Information on Rabbeson’s activities was found in only one source, from 1899. [2] The article describes a benefit concert by the first Italian opera company in the United States. The leader of the orchestra at the event was Mr. De Luce, with Messrs. Etienne and Moran, leading a varied program of Haydn, Handel, Cimarosa, Zingarelli, and Dr. Arne (likely Dr. Thomas Arne,1710–1778). In this account, Rabbeson is not mentioned in the program. Rabbeson’s name is listed in an early music directory of New York City as a turner as well as a music teacher. His last address seems to have been 30 Prince St. as of 1834.
It is interesting to note that the new musicians coming to New York from Europe after the War of 1812 most certainly had an effect on the music scene in New York and contributed to the appreciation of good music generally. Denis-Germain Etienne (1781–1859) was a prize-winning graduate of the Paris Conservatoire who arrived from France in 1815. He was a pianist/composer/teacher and played the French horn. [3] Etienne was one of three conductors at the first performance of the New York Philharmonic in 1842.
c. 1825–1834 W. A. Rabbeson
Updated: September 27, 2017 by admin
Information on Rabbeson’s activities was found in only one source, from 1899. [2] The article describes a benefit concert by the first Italian opera company in the United States. The leader of the orchestra at the event was Mr. De Luce, with Messrs. Etienne and Moran, leading a varied program of Haydn, Handel, Cimarosa, Zingarelli, and Dr. Arne (likely Dr. Thomas Arne,1710–1778). In this account, Rabbeson is not mentioned in the program. Rabbeson’s name is listed in an early music directory of New York City as a turner as well as a music teacher. His last address seems to have been 30 Prince St. as of 1834.
It is interesting to note that the new musicians coming to New York from Europe after the War of 1812 most certainly had an effect on the music scene in New York and contributed to the appreciation of good music generally. Denis-Germain Etienne (1781–1859) was a prize-winning graduate of the Paris Conservatoire who arrived from France in 1815. He was a pianist/composer/teacher and played the French horn. [3] Etienne was one of three conductors at the first performance of the New York Philharmonic in 1842.