Franz von Blon
Born: 16th July 1861, Berlin, Germany
Died: 21st October 1945, Seilershof, Gransee, Germany
Nationality: German
Franz von Blon was a German composer and bandmaster best known for his concert marches, operettas, and the serenade Sizilietta. He was born in Berlin on July 16, 1861 and attended Stern's Conservatory of Music. He began composing during his military service from 1880 to 1883. He founded the Berlin Philharmonic Wind Orchestra, with which he toured Europe and the United States, conducting concerts at the 1904 World's Fair.
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