The British Musical Biography

[E] Braun, Charles, composer, born in Liver-
pool, 1868, where his father, an accomplished
amateur, was partner in a large business firm.
He was educated at Clifton, and Cambridge.
Studied music at Leipzig, under Hans Sitt.
Resident in England, and engaged in com-
position. His cantata, " Sir Olaf," was pro-
duced at the Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool,
March 5, 1889, and attracted much attention.
In December, 1890, a second cantata, " Sigurd,"
was produced with success at the same place,
both performances being conducted by Mr.
Rodewald, an amateur, who has done much
for music in Liverpool. Charles Braun has
written a good many songs, and is now en-
gaged on an opera.

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