SUTRO, Florence
Name:
SUTRO, Florence (1865-1906)
Musical genre:
Chamber Music, Choral Music, Vocal Music/Art Songs
Country of birth:
United Kingdom
Country of location:
United States
Notes:
Florence Sutro was a lawyer and organizer, most known for creating the National Federation of Women's Music Clubs. She attended the Grand Conservatory of New York where she was the first woman to graduate with the degree of Doctor of Music. In 1891, she graduated from the University of the City of New York with a law degree and was the valedictorian. She became well known for supporting the arts and assisted with various organizations. She also composed works for piano and voice.
Records of her music may be under Florence Edith Clinton or Mrs. Theodore Sutro.
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