Louis Moreau Gottschalk

Not to be confused with Louis F. Gottschalk.
Louis Moreau Gottschalk
Photograph by Mathew Brady
(late 1850s–early 1860s)
Born
Louis Moreau Gottschalk

(1829-05-08)May 8, 1829
New Orleans, Louisiana, US
DiedDecember 18, 1869(1869-12-18) (aged 40)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Occupations
  • Composer
  • pianist

Louis Moreau Gottschalk (May 8, 1829 – December 18, 1869) was an American composer, pianist, and virtuoso performer of his own romantic piano works.[1] He spent most of his working career outside the United States.

  1. ^ "Theatre in Context Collection | Alexander Street, part of Clarivate". Search.alexanderstreet.com. Retrieved 8 May 2024.