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Robert Elmore was born on January 2, 1913 in [Ramapuram, Chennai]], India where his parents were missionaries. The family relocated to [[Lincoln, Nebraska]] in 1918 where Elmore began studying piano at age 6 and organ at age 9. His first composition was written at age 11. |
Robert Elmore was born on January 2, 1913 in [Ramapuram, Chennai]], India where his parents were missionaries. The family relocated to [[Lincoln, Nebraska]] in 1918 where Elmore began studying piano at age 6 and organ at age 9. His first composition was written at age 11. |
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In 1925 the family relocated once again to [[Wayne, Pennsylvania]] and Elmore began study with famed organist and composer [[Pietro Yon]] who was then organist and music director at [[St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York]]. |
In 1925 the family relocated once again to [[Wayne, Pennsylvania]] and Elmore began study with famed organist and composer [[Pietro Yon]] who was then organist and music director at [[St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York]]. |
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== Professional assignments == |
== Professional assignments == |
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Revision as of 18:29, 23 September 2013
Robert H. Elmore | |
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| Born | Jan 2, 1913
[1] Ramapuram, Chennai, India |
| Died | 1985 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Nationality | USA |
| Known for | organ virtuoso, teacher, composer |
Robert Elmore (1890-1951) was an American composer, organist, pianist who was active in Philadelphia during the mid 20th century and who wrote some organ pieces that are included in recitals today.
Early life
Robert Elmore was born on January 2, 1913 in [Ramapuram, Chennai]], India where his parents were missionaries. The family relocated to Lincoln, Nebraska in 1918 where Elmore began studying piano at age 6 and organ at age 9. His first composition was written at age 11.
In 1925 the family relocated once again to Wayne, Pennsylvania and Elmore began study with famed organist and composer Pietro Yon who was then organist and music director at St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York. Yon was sufficiently impressed with Elmore's abilities to have referred to him as "the foremost American organist of the day".
Professional assignments
References
- ^ Basile, Salvatore (2010). Fifth Avenue Favorites, the extraordinary story of Music at St. Patrick's Cathedral (First ed.). New York, New York: Fordham University Press. ISBN 978-0-8232-3187-4.
- ^ Basile, Salvatore (2010). Fifth Avenue Favorites, the extraordinary story of Music at St. Patrick's Cathedral (First ed.). New York, New York: Fordham University Press. ISBN 978-0-8232-3187-4.