Alfred Remy

Alfred Remy (1870–1937) was a German-born American philologist, educator, and music writer who spent the majority of his life and career in the United States. Born in Elberfeld, Germany, he immigrated to America during his early youth. He completed his undergraduate studies at the College of the City of New York, graduating in 1890, and later pursued advanced academic work at Columbia University, where he received his Master of Arts degree in 1905.\n\nRemy's professional life was characterized by a dual focus on linguistics and music. As an educator, he taught modern languages at various schools, sharing his expertise in Spanish and other languages. His scholarly publications in this field include Alarcon's Novelas Cortas Escogidas, published in 1905, and Spanish Prose Composition, which appeared in 1908. Alongside his teaching duties, he also engaged with the contemporary cultural scene as a music critic for Vogue magazine.\n\nBeyond his language textbooks and criticism, Remy is well-remembered for his editorial work in musicology. He undertook the significant task of editing the third edition of Theodore Baker's seminal reference work, the Biographical Dictionary of Musicians. Remy lived and worked in New York City until his death in February 1937.