Struggles and Triumphs · Character

Mr. Julius Benedict

Jenny Lind's musical conductor and pianist.

minor

Also known as Mr. Benedict, Julius Benedict, the said Julius Benedict, the aforesaid Julius Benedict, Benedict, Messrs. Benedict

First appearance: The Jenny Lind Enterprise

Mr. Julius Benedict's tie to Jenny Lind is one of the pressures that moves Struggles and Triumphs—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Musical director, pianist, and superintendent of the musical department for the Lind tour.

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With Jenny Lind (professional): Mr. Julius Benedict serves as Jenny Lind's conductor and musical director during her American tour. In The Jenny Lind Enterprise: Musical director, pianist, and superintendent of the…

With Jenny Lind (professional): Mr. Julius Benedict serves as Jenny Lind's conductor and musical director during her American tour.

In The Jenny Lind Enterprise: Musical director, pianist, and superintendent of the musical department for the Lind tour.

Later, in XVIII: The Nightingale in New York: Accompanies Jenny Lind from Liverpool, leads her to the footlights at the first concert, and is involved in contract discussions.

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Professional
Other

Character groups

Journalistic rivals and musical associates
Barnum's inner circle
Protagonist
Editors and museum associates
Diverse associates and performers

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Jenny Lind
professional · positive

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The Jenny Lind Enterprise
Musical director, pianist, and superintendent of the musical department for the Lind tour.
XVIII: The Nightingale in New York
Accompanies Jenny Lind from Liverpool, leads her to the footlights at the first concert, and is involved in contract discussions.
Successful Management
Accompanies Jenny Lind; Barnum mentions him in the letter to John Jay as someone who might be advised.
XXVIII: Abroad Again
Old friend who dines with Barnum and reminisces about their travels in America.

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