Maud Morgan (harpist)

Maud Morgan
Background information
Born(1860-11-22)November 22, 1860
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedDecember 2, 1941(1941-12-02) (aged 81)
Richmond Memorial Hospital, Staten Island, New York, U.S.
OccupationHarpist
Years activeOver 60 years

Maud Morgan (November 22, 1860 – December 2, 1941) was an American harpist who had a long and distinguished career spanning over 60 years. She was one of the pioneering solo harpists on the American concert stage, and ranked among the most famous and influential harpists in history.[1][2][3][4] She is considered the first American to perform as a solo harpist on the American concert stage.[5][6][7]

  1. ^ Moulton 1893, p. 521.
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  4. ^ "Ithacan to Give Musical Recital". The Cornell Daily Sun. Vol. XLVII, no. 47. 1926-11-13. p. 1. [...] pupil of Maud Morgan, probably the best known woman harpist in the country. Many will remember the Joint concert given in this city by Miss Morgan [...]
  5. ^ Cite error: The named reference The New York Times 1941 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  6. ^ "Maud Morgan, 81; Famed as Harpist". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. 1941-12-03. p. 15.
  7. ^ "Milestones, Dec. 15, 1941". TIME. 1941-12-15. ISSN 0040-781X. Retrieved 2024-05-14. Died. Maud Morgan, 77 [miscalculated age, at the time of her demise, Maud Morgan was 81], longtime leading U.S. harpist, believed to be the first harpist to solo on the U.S. concert stage; on Staten Island, N.Y. She made her debut in 1875, and gave concerts in the U.S. and Europe for more than 50 years.