John Carver Alden

Background

John was born on September 11, 1852, in Boston, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom.

Education

He was a pupil, in Boston, of Carl Fael- ten; in Leipzig, of Paul, Plaidy, and Papperitz.

Career

John Carver Alden was a pupil, in Boston, of Carl Faelten; in Leipzig, of Paul, Plaidy, and Papperitz. For some years associate-teacher (with Faelten) at the New England Conservatory; now (1899) head of the piano dept. at the Quincy Mansion School, Wollaston, Mass. Works: A pianoforte-concerto in G minor, and other pianoforte-music; songs (“ Du bist wie eine Blume”); anthems, etc. A. is known as a very successful pianoforte teacher.

Achievements

• A pianoforte-concerto in G minor, and other pianoforte-music; songs (“ Du bist wie eine Blume”).