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21 February 2014
Obituary of Hermann Wollenhaupt, reprinted from the Tribune.
"...His works for the piano-forte are numerous, and are distinguished by marked originality, exquisite grace, freshness, and brilliancy. All these works, though written here, are probably better known in Europe, where they have made for their author a brilliant reputation and have become standard teaching pieces. They have been republished in almost every European city. Mr. Wollenhaupt, having deteremined to end his days in New York, sent for the whole of his family to join him before he had been two years in this country..."