Berger, Francesco, 1834-1933

found: His 97, 1931:t.p. (Francesco Berger) p. vii (pianist, composer, teacher; b. 6-10-1834, London)

found: Wikipedia, 19 Oct. 2023(Francesco Berger; b. 10 June 1834 in London; d. 26 Apr. 1933 in Palmer's Green, London; British pianist and composer; teacher of piano and professor at the Royal Academy of Music but is mostly remembered as the honorary secretary of the Philharmonic Society for 27 years; born in London (father was naturalized Briton); travelled to Trieste (where his father had originated) in 1848; wrote an opera (in Italian) which was performed there when he was 17; received much of his musical education in Germany; returned to England in 1855; became professor of music at the Royal Academy of Music; became member and director of the Philharmonic Society in 1871, and acted as its honorary secretary from 1884 until 1911 under, among others Arthur Sullivan and Sir Alexander Mackenzie)