Locke, Alain, 1885-1954
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1885 September 13 - 1954 June 9
Gender
- male
Occupations
Places
- Philadelphia (Pa.) (Place of Birth)
- New York (N.Y.) (Place of Death)
- United States (Associated Country)
Languages Used
- English
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
William Lawrence papers
Collection
Identifier: AMN 1008
Abstract
William Lawrence (1895-1981) was born in Charleston, South Carolina to Merton and Sylvia Lawrence. He studied piano, organ, and voice at the Avery Institute (early 1900s), at the New England Conservatory of Music (1913-1916) and in Paris, France (1926-1931). He accompanied such well-known singers as Marian Anderson and Roland Hayes. He also taught piano and voice, composed music, and gave instrumental and vocal recitals in Europe and America. He died in 1981, and his remains rest at Trinity...
Dates:
1919-1988