The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-01-21
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0ssianique;" but they were not published untl
several years later, when the enthusiasm of the
public had already authenticated the admirable
genius Of the young composer.
Professor Haleden, Gottschalk's teacher In
composition, also took great interest in the
progress of his pupil, and watched over him
with fathers care while mastering the rules of
composition and the laws of harmony. To this
faithful care--this forming of the pupil's mind
after hig h models-is due in great degree the
excellence of Gottschalk's productions In that
class OF musical literature. rl
His literary attainnents at this early period Of
his life were also remarkable. At the age of
seventeen Gottschalk expressed himself in Eng
lsh, French, Spanish. and Italian with equal
facility. He read Virgil, translated Dante, re-
cited Victor Hugo's lies Orientales," and found
inspiration in the picturesque poems of Ossan.
Owing to the fragillty of his constitution and
the melancholy of his nature, first unhappy
affection at this time deeply affected his health.
His physicians advised him to travel. Unfore-
seen reverses of fortune experienced at this
time by his father decided him to embrace, de-
finitely, the of artist. In the execution
of this resolution he found little difficulty. His
success in tha-sdions had been almost unprece-
dented. Being distinguished by birth, endowed
ners, having mind of culture and refinement.
apart from his musical accomplishments, the
youthful musician was eagerly welcomed by the
elite of all circles.
His first concerts, in 1S4S, were splendid tri-
umphs Berlioz, writing for the Journd, les De6dts,
styles him emphatically the "Poet of the Piano"
In six months his compositions were known
over all Europe. ~, -ri r.r,...s GOD 49,
To obtain repose after the abors consequent
to the musical successes during the winter of
1S4S and 1S49 Gottschalk retired TO Switzerland.
He had not long enjoyed this retirement when q
deputation from the Grand Duchess of Russia
arrived, entreating him 80 visit Geneva, ut
which place she was then stopping. While un-
decided as to this invitation, other deputations
arrived. He was obliged, by the demands of the
public, to give up his private life. He travelled
over Switzerland and Saxony, overwhelmed
with favor and distinction. At Yverdun his
benevolence inspired him with the idea OF found
ing hospital for the aged. This was done
from proceeds of his concerts. .pf
He remained in Europe until 1853, making
several professional tours over the Continent.
He gave his first concert in America February,
1853, in New York. After this he continued to
reside in America, making concert tours of the
various cities at Intervals The success with
which he has met in this country is well known.
A few years ago he started on a tour in South
America, where he was received with an ovation
| such as that country rarely witnesses. In Brasil
the Emperor bestowed upon him many marks OF
| favor, and the public patronized his concerts
with almost extraordinary liberality. Ameng
| the works Of the deceased composer, The Banjo,
''Night March, Soldier Song" "Apotheosis,
and numberless others, are well known. He was
also known as writer, having contributed seve
raj articles to American and foreign periodicals
| His 'Notes of Pianist" were read with muef
interest not only by his admirers, but BY the
musical public generally. A younger hrotheI
and three sisters of the deceased are still living
| well known to the musical circles of London.