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William Henry Fry (August 10, 1813 - 1864) was an American composer, said to be the first to compose a grand opera that was publicly performed, and was also a critic. Fry was from Philadelphia Pennsylvania, and eventually became secretary of the Philharmonic Society. He was a champion of American classical music.

Fry's operatic compositions include Aurelia the Vestal and Leonora. Leonora was a very successful production. Fry later worked for the New York Tribune and the Philadelphia Public Ledger.

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