Victor Herbert
(1859-1924)
Commemorated on 2 plaques
Victor Herbert 1859-1924 The conductor and composer, lived here from 1904 to 1924. During that time, he organized the Victor Herbert Orchestra, wrote the operettas “Naughty Marietta” and “Sweethearts,” advocated the Copyright Law of 1909, and helped to found ASCAP.
321 West 108th Street, NY 10025, New York, NY, United States where they lived
Victor Herbert (1859-1924), Irish-born, was educated in Europe as a cellist. Herbert conducted the Pittsburgh Orchestra here, from 1898-1904. His compositions ranged from classical orchestral works to popular operattas including "Babes in Toyland" and "Naughty Marletta."
Forbes Avenue, North Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA, United States where they conducted the Pittsburgh Orchestra (1898-1904)