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Frano-American composer Louis Moreau Gottschalk of Louisiana is an original figure in the history of 19th century music. Frequently dubbed the American Chopin and the Chopin of the Creoles, Gottschalk was the first American musician to attain international recognition prior to a career in his home country. His success was tremendous: he seduced audiences throughout Europe as well as in America and sheet music of his most popular piano pieces sold millions of copes! Surprisingly, Gottschalk and his music were all but forgotten for approximately a century. However, his numerous piano pieces were recently rediscovered and the charm of his music remains highly appealing.