Clara Mannes
Clara Mannes (née Damrosch; 12 December 1869 – 16 March 1948) was a German-born American musician and music educator. She and her brother Frank Damrosch also taught at the Veltin School for Girls in Manhattan. Her mother, Helene von Heimburg, was a former opera singer, and her father was conductor Leopold Damrosch.
Also recorded as Clara D. Mannes · Clara Damrosch · Clara Damrosch Mannes
Clara Mannes
- Name
- Clara Mannes
- Birth Name
- Clara Damrosch
- Born
- 12 December 1869
- Birthplace
- Breslau, Silesia
- Died
- 16 March 1948
- Place of death
- New York City
- Occupation
- Musician
- Spouse
- David Mannes
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English · German
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Her siblings were conductors Frank Damrosch and Walter Damrosch. Her parents were Lutheran (her paternal grandfather was Jewish). Her children were musician Leopold Mannes and author Marya Mannes.
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• Name — Clara Mannes • Birth Name — Clara Damrosch • Born — 12 December 1869 • Birthplace — Breslau, Silesia • Died — 16 March 1948 • Place of death — New York City • Occupation — Musician • Spouse — David Mannes
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