John Rogers Thomas

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John Rogers Thomas (born March 26, 1830 in Wales , † April 5, 1896 in New York City ) was an American composer and singer.

Life

Thomas came to New York in 1846. There he joined the The Seguin Troupe of bassist Edward Seguin and his wife Anne Childes Seguin , for whom he wrote a successful operetta . He also composed numerous popular songs and church music, which, however, have not survived.

Works

  • The Picnic , school cantata, 1869
  • The Lady in the Mask . Operetta, 1870
  • Diamond Cut Diamond , Chamber Opera, 1876
personal data
SURNAME Thomas, John Rogers
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American composer
DATE OF BIRTH March 26, 1830
PLACE OF BIRTH Wales
DATE OF DEATH April 5, 1896
Place of death New York City