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Adolph Schellschmidt

American cellist and composer

PersonDied aged 78humanQ89166115

Born: August 30, 1867
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1.Stated in International Music Score Library Project
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Died: March 18, 1946
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1.Stated in International Music Score Library Project
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Birthplace: Indianapolis
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: musician
, music educator
, composer
Education: Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln
Employer: DePauw University

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Adolph H. Schellschmidt was an American cellist and composer. He wrote, studied, taught and performed classical and chamber music. He was nicknamed "the dean of cellists."

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Sex or gender: male
Given name: Adolph
Family name: Schellschmidt
Instrument: cello

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