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Samuel Coleridge Taylor - Classical Composer
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Samuel Coleridge Taylor - Classical Composer
Samuel Coleridge Taylor (1875-1912) - Classical Composer. Professor at the Crystal Palace School of Music and conducted the orchestra at the Croydon Conservatoire. After Coleridge-Taylors death in 1912, musicians were concerned that he and his family had received no royalties from what was one of the most successful and popular works written in the previous 50 years. His case contributed to their formation of the Performing Rights Society, an effort to gain revenues for musicians through performance as well as publication and distribution of music Date: circa 1906
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This photograph captures the enigmatic figure of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912), a groundbreaking classical composer and conductor of English and African descent. Born in London, Coleridge-Taylor studied at the Crystal Palace School of Music and later conducted the orchestra at the Croydon Conservatoire. His innovative blend of European classical music and African rhythms produced works of extraordinary beauty and popularity, most notably his "Hiawatha's Lament" and "The Death of Absalom." Unfortunately, despite the success of his compositions, Coleridge-Taylor and his family received no royalties from their performances. This injustice became a significant concern for musicians in the early 20th century, leading to the formation of the Performing Rights Society in 1914. This organization aimed to secure revenues for musicians through the performance of their works, not just through publication and distribution. The photograph, taken around 1906, showcases Coleridge-Taylor's striking presence and the deep concentration in his eyes, reflecting his dedication to his craft. The image serves as a poignant reminder of his significant contributions to classical music history and the ongoing efforts to ensure fair compensation for musicians' creative works.
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