Alfred Rodewald
(1862-1903)
musician, cotton merchant, founder of Liverpool Orchestral Society, and conductor of Liverpool Orchestral Society
Died aged c. 41
friend of Edward Elgar and friend of Hans Richter
Commemorated on 2 plaques
Sir Edward Elgar, composer, was a frequent guest of Alfred E. Rodewald owner of this house C.1900
Church Road, Saughall, Chester, United Kingdom where they lived
In memory of Alfred Rodewald born Liverpool 28 January 1862 Died here 9 November 1903 Cotton merchant and highly respected musician, founder and conductor, Liverpool Orchestral Society. Close friend of Hans Richter (conductor) and of Elgar, who dedicated his Pomp and Circumstance March No1 to him and his orchestra; it had its first performance 19 October 1901 Plaque unveiled by John McCabe honorary president, Rodewald Concert Society 15 November 2008
66 Huskisson Street, Liverpool, United Kingdom where they died (1903)