About George Schetky
Lived 1776 – 1831 (aged 54–55). George Schetky was an American composer, conductor and cellist.
George Schetky (June 1, 1776 – December 11, 1831) was an American composer. Schetky was a violoncellist, music teacher, conductor, and one of the first American composers. He was also a music publisher with Benjamin Carr as his partner.
Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, he emigrated to Philadelphia in 1787. In 1812, Schetky returned to Scotland, in protest to the War of 1812 since the war was against his native country. He returned to Philadelphia after the war in 1817.
He was one of the founding members of The Musical Fund Society.
Publications The Musical Journal for the Piano Forte.
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Who was George Schetky?
American conductor
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George Schetky was born on 1 June 1776 in Edinburgh.
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George Schetky died in 1831 in Philadelphia.
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George Schetky was a composer, conductor and cellist.
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George Schetky was American.
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