Papers of August Hyllested, 1856-1946, pianist and composer

Unpublished compositions by August Hyllested including 10 songs, 1 choral work, 2 orchestral works, 3 piano pieces and 2 unfinished compositions, all undated. There are also letters from other composers, including Eugen d'Albert, Edward Elgar, Edvard Grieg, Henry Wood, and a letter to Hyllested's father-in-law from Franz Liszt with whom August had lessons.

August Hyllested was born in Stockholm, Sweeden, in 1856. He became a concert pianist and held a number of teaching posts in various parts of the world over many years, including the United States, Scotland, Denmark and Sweden. He moved to Glasgow to become a member of staff at the Glasgow Athenaeum before retiring to Blairmore, Argyll, and died there in 1946.

The arrangement of this material reflects the original order in which it was received

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Gift : Elizabeth A Hyllested : 31 July 1949 : ACCN 4618

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