Louis Moreau Gottschalk (1829–1869) was an American composer and pianist, recognized as one of the most important performers of the 19th century. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, he was exposed to a variety of musical traditions, including Creole, Caribbean, and European influences, which shaped his unique compositional style. Gottschalk was a child prodigy on the piano and went on to study in Paris, where he impresse
... MoreLouis Moreau Gottschalk (1829–1869) was an American composer and pianist, recognized as one of the most important performers of the 19th century. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, he was exposed to a variety of musical traditions, including Creole, Caribbean, and European influences, which shaped his unique compositional style. Gottschalk was a child prodigy on the piano and went on to study in Paris, where he impressed many notable figures of the time, including Chopin.
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