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Dudley Buck

Renowned organist

Born March 10, 1839, Hartford, Connecticut
Died October 6, 1909, West Orange, New Jersey
About Dudley Buck

Buck, one of the earliest American opera composers, was better known in his lifetime as an organist and church composer. His songs and his organ music are still occasionally performed today.

Operas
  • Deseret, or A Saint's Affliction, comic opera
    Libretto by W. A. Croffut.
    October 11, 1880
    [lost, except selections]
  • Serapis, opera in three acts
    Libretto by the composer.
    1989

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Last update: January 1, 2009