About Wilson G. Smith
Lived 1855 – 1929 (aged 73). Wilson G. Smith was an American composer.
Wilson G. Smith (19 August 1855, Elyria – 26 February 1929, Cleveland) was an American composer and writer. Smith's full name was Wilson George Smith. He was a student of Otto Singer, as well as a student of Moritz Moszkowski, Oskar Raif, and Xavier Scharwenka during his time in Berlin. One of his major works is Homage to Edward Grieg.
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Who was Wilson G. Smith?
American composer
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Wilson G. Smith was born on 19 August 1855 in Elyria.
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Wilson G. Smith died on 26 February 1929 in Cleveland.
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Wilson G. Smith was a composer.
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Wilson G. Smith was American.
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