Arrillaga Musical College
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Arrillaga Musical College was a music college in San Francisco. The school was established and directed by pianist Santiago Arrillaga Ansola, a Basque immigrant. After his death it was run by his son Vincent.[1][2] Fernando Michelena (1858–1921), a Venezuelan born tenor and the father of Vera Michelena and Beatriz Michelena, also served as its president. It was located at 2315 Jackson Street.[3]
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Coordinates | 37.79254°N 122.43328°W / 37.79254; -122.43328 |
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Type | Music college |
Arrillaga came to San Francisco in 1875.[4] San Francisco developed a significant Basque presence with hotels and musical venues.[5]
Alumni included Howard E. Couper A.M.[6]
The Musical Courier reported on performances at the 1918 commencement. A separate writeup in the same issue described the school as having its own building, an "imposing faculty", and many pupils.[7]