Ernst Eberhard (1839 - 1899)

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Ernest G. Eberhard (May 30, 1839 - January 16, 1910) was a German immigrant who founded the Grand Conservatory of New York City, of which he was president for about 40 years. He was also an organist, conductor of choral societies and orchestras, author of musical instruction books and a publisher

Eberhard founded the Grand Conservatory in 1874, with some help from the New York State Legislature. At a graduation ceremony, Theodore Roosevelt (then a state congressman), admitted to being involve ... (Read all)