Career
He felt that the prospects for performance of large-scale American works in the United States were bleak, and claimed that he had never wished to sacrifice the energy needed to complete a large work. Even so, at his death a number of pieces for orchestra were found among his manuscripts, as were two operas. During his life he was known mainly for his chamber music
He also taught theory for a time in Chicago.
One of his songs, "A Spirit Flower", was recorded by the Swedish tenor Jussi Bjorling. Amongst other compositions, he wrote the following tone poems:
Beside the Sea.
(Op3 No1). The Sea Shell. (Op3 No2).
Confession. (Op3 No3). Summertide.
(Op3 No4). Longing. (Op3 No5). Night Musings.
(Op 3 Number 6).
