Simplify the following text for a Grade 11 native English-speaking person.
Original: Ethelbert Woodbridge Nevin ( born near Pittsburg , 25 November 1862 ; died New Haven , Connecticut , 17 February 1901 ) was an American pianist and composer .
Simplified: Ethelbert Woodbridge Nevin ( November 25 , 1862 - February 17 , 1901 ) was an American pianist and composer .