Theodor Billroth and his musical life

After his father died of dysentery, Theodor at age 5 years moved to Greifswald, Germany, to live with his grandparents who were both professional opera singers.1 It was at Greifswald where Theodor was first exposed to the great composers of the Classical period. Theodor accompanied the 29-year-old s...

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Published in:The American surgeon 2012-03, Vol.78 (3), p.282-283
Main Authors: Hartendorp, Patrick A, Yeo, Charles J, Maxwell, 4th, Pinckney J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anatomy & physiology
Billroth
Brahms, Johannes (1833-1897)
Colleges & universities
Dysentery
Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal - history
Gastrectomy - history
General Surgery - history
Germany
Histology
History, 19th Century
Laryngectomy - history
Medicine
Music
Music - history
Musicians & conductors
Pathology
Surgery
Theodor Billroth
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Summary:After his father died of dysentery, Theodor at age 5 years moved to Greifswald, Germany, to live with his grandparents who were both professional opera singers.1 It was at Greifswald where Theodor was first exposed to the great composers of the Classical period. Theodor accompanied the 29-year-old soprano on the piano in two sell-out recitals.3 Theodor transferred to the University of Berlin for his final year and graduated from medical school in 1852.
ISSN:0003-1348
1555-9823
DOI:10.1177/000313481207800333