150 Years Ago Today: The Birth of Bohumir Kryl, Caruso of the Cornet
Born 150 years ago today, the remarkable Czech-American musician, bandmaster, composer, circus performer, sculptor, art collector, and banker Bohumir Kryl (1875-1961). With his leonine mane and quirky conducting technique (no score, and no baton), combined with his widely admired abilities as a cornet player, Kryl had all the tools for stardom in his day. His […]