Joseph Ascher (1829 - 1869)

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Joseph Ascher (June 4, 1829 ? June 4, 1869) was a Dutch-Jewish composer and pianist.

He was born in Groningen, the son of the chazzan of the city, who went on to become a cantor in London. Joseph started his music studies in London. He continued his studies at the Music Academy of Leipzig, with Ignaz Moscheles as his teacher.

His gift as performing piano player was recognized by the Empress Eugénie of France, who asked him to become her court pianist in 1849. Later ... (lire la suite)
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