Background
Bristow, George Frederick was born on December 19, 1825 in Brooklyn. Son of William Richard Bristow.
Bristow, George Frederick was born on December 19, 1825 in Brooklyn. Son of William Richard Bristow.
Studied violin, piano, organ and composition under his father, also Henry C. Timm, Georgia MacFarren.
Violinist in orchestra of Olympic Theatre, New York City, 1836, New York Philharmonic Society, 1842. Conducted Harmonic Society, 1851-1862. Pianist at 1st American concert of Theodore Thomas.
Protested (with group of fellow members
New York Philharmonic) policy of favoring foreign composers over Americans, 1854. Connected with musical programs in New York City public schools, 1854-1898.
Composer works including: Concert Overture, Opus 3. (cantata) Eleutheria.
(operas) Rip Van Winkle, Columbus (incomplete).
(oratorios) Praise to God, Daniel. 1st Symphony in East flat, 2d Symphony in Doctorate minor, 3d Symphony in F sharp minor, 4th (Arcadian) Symphony in East minor, 5th (Niagara) Symphony.
Married Louise Westervelt Holden.