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Beloved Musician is Sum moned After a Long Sickness (Contributed) Madame Johanna Hess Burr, cele brated coach and accompanist of Singers, passed away at her home, 403 E. Everett street, Sunday, April 8th, after a long illness Born in Manheim, Baden, Germany 1858, her father was first violin with Theodore Thomas orchestra 1866 to 1872. Her brothers, Alfred, Frederic and Willie Hess all attained high honors as “concert meisters’ and the latter is among the most distinguish ed of Europe's musicians at present— the head of the “Singschuele” in Ber lin, Germany. Raised in a musical atmosphere Mrs. Burr studied the piano ardently until fifteen years of age. For three years a pupil of Waldemar Bargier and she had the added privilege of accom panying the great violinist, Joachim whenever he played for his pupils. She also accompanied Stockhausen and studied with him. From these two masters she acquired her skill as an accompanist. Knew Many Artists Famous through her work as ac companist with such artists as Melba, Nordica, Eames, Brema, Schumann Heink, Bispham, Campanari, Ysaye, Manteau, Laurel, and many others, Mrs. Burr was able to give her pupils the benefit of her great ability and experience. With her music meant something more than mere merchan dise. With deals and ambitions so elevated she attained the highest in the musical world. She was also inti mately acquainted with Brahms, and Schumann and often went over songs of the latter with Madame Schu mann. Besides being well known musically she was equally well known socially, being introduced in Chicago by the first Mrs. Marshall Field. Mrs. Burr is survived by her hus band, Dr. Albert H. Burr; a daughter, Mrs. Burr Benson, of New York City; and son, Walter A. Burr, of Evanston, Til. Funeral services will be from the home in Dixon, Tuesday, April 10, 1928 at 3:30. Rev. A. Turley Stephen son, pastor of the First Methodist church officiating, and interment will be in Oakwood
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Dixon Evening Telegraph
Dixon, Illinois, US
Mon, Apr 09, 1928
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