Paul Miersch
Paul Friedrich Theodore Miersch (January 18, 1868 in Dresden – March 1, 1956 in New York City)[1] was a German-born American composer; he came to the United States and settled in New York in 1892. In played in the 1891 Bayreuth Festival.[2] From 1893 till 1898, he was a solo cellist of the New York Symphony Orchestra. His brother Johannes, a violinist played there as well.[3] Among his compositions were concertos for violin and for cello, among other orchestral works. He also composed chamber music, including a string quartet, and songs. References
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