About Violet Reiser
Lived 1905 – 1981 (aged 75–76). Violet Reiser was an American composer.
Violet Reiser (3 July 1905 - 25 February 1981) was an American composer, educator, organist, and pianist. She published over 100 keyboard compositions, recorded commercially, and played organ in theatres and on the radio.
Reiser was born to Esther and Henry Reiser in New York City, where she lived most of her life.
Reiser was the youngest organist to play in Loews Theatres. She performed at other New York City venues, such as the Rialto Theatre, and was the solo organist at the Pythian Temple for several years. Sam Fox, Southern Music, Sterling Music, Summy-Birchard, and Theodore Presser,
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Who was Violet Reiser?
American composer, educator, organist and pianist (1905-1981)
When was Violet Reiser born?
Violet Reiser was born in 1905.
When did Violet Reiser die?
Violet Reiser died in 1981.
What was Violet Reiser's occupation?
Violet Reiser was a composer.
What nationality was Violet Reiser?
Violet Reiser was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Violet Reiser. https://biography.guide/violet-reiser/
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