DUGGAN, Joseph Francis

Mr. Duggan has appeared in public as organist, violinist, conductor, and pianist, but has been most appreciated in his rôle of composer. His lyrics embody his experience and study of rhythm, a matter of the utmost importance, but occasionally overlooked by even the greatest composers, and always by the minors. He has in his songs wedded the poetry and music in close rhythmical union, accompanied by fine and appropriate melody. His operas 1 and 2 were greatly successful when produced,...