A Dictionary of Music and Musicians/Sloper, Lindsay

SLOPER, E. H. Lindsay, born in London June 14, 1826, was taught the pianoforte by Moscheles for some years. In 1840 he went to Frankfort and continued his studies under Aloys Schmitt. He next proceeded to Heidelberg, and studied harmony and counterpoint under Carl Vollweiler. In 1841 he went to Paris and pursued the study of composition under Boisselot. He remained there for five years and gained great reputation, both as composer and performer. He returned to London in 1846 and made a successful appearance at a matinée of the Musical Union. He has since devoted himself principally to teaching, but appears occasionally at public concerts. His compositions are chiefly for the pianoforte, but he has also produced some songs and other vocal music, which have had a favourable reception. [App. p.794 "add date of death, June 3, 1887."]

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