Nevin, Ethelbert

Nevin, Ethelbert (Woodbridge)

(1862–1901) composer; born in Edgeworth, Pa. After studies in America and Europe, he pursued a career of composing sentimental parlor songs and piano pieces such as "The Rosary."

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