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Adella Prentiss Hughes
Pianist and impresario (1869–1950) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Adella Prentiss Hughes (November 29, 1869 – August 23, 1950) was a pianist and impresaria based in Cleveland, Ohio. She is best known for founding The Cleveland Orchestra.
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