Description
Frederic Archer (1838–1901) was a British-born composer, conductor, and organist who became an influential figure in both the United Kingdom and the United States.
In 1880 Archer moved to the United States, working as an organist in Brooklyn and Manhattan, conducting the Boston Oratorio Society, and later directing Carnegie Music Hall in Pittsburgh. In 1896 he founded the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, conducting for two years before handing leadership to Victor Herbert, and gave more than 220 organ recitals at Carnegie Hall.
His compositions included the cantata King Witlaf’s Drinking Horn, numerous organ works, and choral pieces, while his publications such as The Organ: A Theoretical and Practical Treatise and A Complete Method for the American Reed Organ contributed to organ pedagogy. Archer died in Pittsburgh in 1901 and was buried at Homewood Cemetery, remembered as a pioneering organist and conductor who bridged British and American musical traditions.
Wind Quintet
- Flute, Eb Clarinet
- Oboe, Bb Clarinet
- Bb Clarinet, English Horn, Alto Saxophone
- French Horn, Eb Alto Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone
- Bassoon, Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone
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