Ferdinand Quentin Dulcken

Ferdinand Quentin Dulcken (1837–1901) was an English composer and pianist.

Dulcken was born 1 June 1837,[1] the son of pianist Louise Dulcken (the sister of Ferdinand David) and Theobald Dulcken.[2]

He moved to Astoria, Queens in 1876.[3] He died in 1901 probably in Astoria.[1]

While in the United States he toured with Julie Rivé-King and was the director of her troupe for a time.[4]

References
  1. "Musicsack". Retrieved 2 December 2017.
  2. "Dulcken, Family". Sophie-Drinker-Institut (in German). Retrieved 2 December 2017.
  3. "Forgotten Queens: Astoria EL WALK". Forgotten New York. November 2016. Retrieved 2 December 2017. ; "Local historians hope to save a renowned Astoria home where a renowned pianist once lived". Queens News and Community. 25 April 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2017.; Jeanmarie Evelly (8 May 2017). "Landmarks Rejects Bid to Save Famed Musician's Former House in Astoria". Archived from the original on 5 February 2018. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
  4. "A Well-Known Musician Hurt: Ferdinand Dulcken and Others of the Rivé-King Company Injured in a Railroad Disaster." (Brief article, New York Times, 1 April 1881. PDF.)


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