Frank Welsman, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Frank Welsman

Canadian music conductor

Date of Birth: 20-Dec-1873

Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Date of Death: 02-Jul-1952

Profession: composer, conductor, pianist, music pedagogue

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Frank Squire Welsman (20 December 1873 – 2 July 1952) was a Canadian conductor, pianist, composer and music educator.
He began his career as a concert pianist, but ultimately earned his place in Canadian history for establishing Toronto's first symphony orchestra of any standing, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (no relation to the current orchestra of that name) which was active from 1906 to 1918.
As a composer he wrote a few songs and some instrumental pieces, mostly works for solo piano.
His grandson John Welsman is a notable film score composer and his granddaughter Carol Welsman is a successful jazz pianist and singer.