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Victor Herbert Quieted by a Yearn for Silence and Fame
Victor Herbert sought only quiet amid a life of sound. The composer of 43 operettas and symphonic works fought daily noise from street, ferry, and neighbors, even railing at soundproofing firms and a board of health action. Born in Dublin, he trained in Stuttgart, rising to Met assistant conductor before leading the 22nd Regimental Band. He died in 1924 after a life bridging European roots, American stages, and enduring musical influence.
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Hugh A. Mulligan
Associated Press
Victor Herbert
Herbert
Ishman
Upper Manhattan
Gypsum Co
Board of Health
America
Pittsburgh
Lake Placid
Adirondaks
Village Square
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
Luchow
14Th Street
Manhattan
U.S. Supreme Court
Fritzi Scheff
Vernon
Irene Castle
Helen Hayes
Peggy Wood
Elsie Janis
Gus van
Fay
Marilyn Miller
Nelson Eddy
Jeanette McDonad
Dublin
Ireland
England
Samuel Lover
Stuttgart
Brahms
Liszt
Therese Foerster
Royal Opera House
Metropolitan Opera
Met
22Nd Regimental Band
Gilmore