Private funeral services were held today at the Liberal Jewish Cemetery for Harold Samuel, noted pianist and composer who died here yesterday at the age of 58. Mr. Samuel, who had gained renown for his interpretations of Bach, was taken ill two months ago on a steamer returning from South Africa.
The London press devoted columns to his obituary. The Morning Post determined him among the greatest exponents of Bach. The Daily Telegraph emphasizing his humble origin, born of a poor Jewish family describes his struggles during youth until he finally became internationally famous both as a pianist and a composer who wrote music for comic opera and many operettas.
Samuel gave many concerts in America, where he met with critical acclaim.
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