The British Musical Biography

[E] Berger, Francesco, pianist and com-
poser, born June 10, 1834, in London, where
his father, an Austrian, had settled as a
merchant. Studied in Italy under Luigi
Ricci and Carl Lickl, and at Leipzig under
Hauptmann and others. Settled in London,
1855. Appeared at concerts in London and
the provinces as solo pianist. In 1868 estab-
lished the " Apres-midi Instrumentales."
Was appointed a professor of pf. at the
R.A.M. in 1885, and became hon. sec. of
the Philharmonic Society in 1887. In 1864
he married Miss Lascelles, contralto vocalist.
His works include a mass and an opera ; the
music to The Frozen deep (Wilkie Collins,
1857) ; a Suite in G, and other pieces for pf.
Cavatina for violoncello and pf. Part-songs :
Poor and rich (Leslie's Choir, 1884), and
others. Songs : Amor timido ; Fair, but
fleecing; Only thyself, etc., etc. Author of
" First steps at the pianoforte " (Novello).

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