Previous posts for August 16th are here: Madonna (2019), Heinrich Marschner (2020), Al Hibbler (2021), and Madonna; Eydie Gormé (2022)
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Max Spicker (16 August 1858 – 15 October 1912) was a German American organist, conductor, and composer, best-known today for the many editions he undertook for G. Schirmer.
Anthology Man
Spicker eventually became an editor for G. Schirmer, editing such collections as the four-volume Anthology of Sacred Song and the five-volume Operatic Anthology. In their day, both publications became standard anthologies for young singers. – Wikipedia
Spicker, when he worked at Schirmer,
Made their reputation firmer
By editing their vocal collections
Of sacred and profane selections
From works for concert, stage, and church,
Where soloists in need could search
And be assured that they could find
Some solos of the proper kind
Of gracious taste and chaste refinement
To suit the most august assignment.
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