Who was the most famous pianist of the 19th century? Was it Franz Liszt or Anton Rubinstein or Frederic Chopin? Actually, it may have been “Blind Tom” Wiggins, a black slave born on a Georgia ...

Thomas Wiggins - better known by his stage name of "Blind Tom" - was one of the greatest performing acts of the 19th century, beginning his professional career when he was 9. Mark Twain said Wiggins, ...

Pianist John Davis whistled and made train noises with his mouth as his fingers played Thomas Wiggins's "Battle of Manassas," which commemorates the first major land battle in Virginia. It was part of ...

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As co-founder of 7 Stages, Del has been a part of the company since its inception in 1979. As artistic director, he has directed over 60 productions at 7 Stages, including *HUSH: Composing Blind Tom ...