Alexander Juhan
Alexander Juhan (1765–1845) was a violinist, composer, and conductor. He was one of the first American composers of the United States. Thought to have been born in Charleston, South Carolina, Juhan moved to Philadelphia in 1783 where he worked with Henri Capron, Alexander Reinagle, and William Brown in Philadelphia from 1786 to 1794.
Alexander Juhan
- Born
- 1765 · Charleston.
- Died
- 1845
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- composer · pianist
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Alexander Juhan (1765–1845) was a violinist, composer, and conductor. He was one of the first American composers of the United States. Thought to have been born in Charleston, South Carolina, Juhan moved to Philadelphia in 1783 where he worked with Henri Capron, Alexander Reinagle, and William Brown in Philadelphia from 1786 to 1794.
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Alexander Juhan (1765–1845) was an American composer and pianist.
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- 1.Hall, Charles J. Chronology of Western Classical Music. Routledge. 357. 2002. 9780415942164.
- 2.Voisey, Robert. American Composer Timeline. Vox Novus.
- 3.University Society. The International Library of Music for Home and Studio: History of music. Biographical sketches. Dictionary. 671. 1948.
- 4.University of the Arts Music Library Reading Room Notes No. 3 (2000-01). University of Arts Music Library.
- 5.University of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia Composers and Music Publishers: Henri Capron. Penn Library Department of Special Collections: Keffer Collection of Sheet Music.
- 6.University of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia Composers: Alexander Reinagle (1756-1809). Penn Library Department of Special Collections: Keffer Collection of Sheet Music.
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