George Strong

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Based on the search results, there are two historical figures named George Strong with notable contributions to the arts. The first is George Templeton Strong, an American lawyer, musician, and diarist born on January 26, 1820, and died on July 21, 1875. While he was a passionate music enthusiast who hosted and attended musical events, he did not have any notable contributions as a composer. His legacy lies in his extensive diary, spanning over 2,250 pages, which provides a unique firsthand account of life in mid-19th century New York City.

The second George Strong in the search results is George Templeton Strong (May 26 ), 1856–June 27, 1948), an American composer of classical music and a professional painter ). His work has been described as "lushly romantic" and "passionate." Despite being overshadowed by well-known contemporaries such as Aaron Copland and George Gershwin, his compositions achieved some success during his lifetime. One of his notable works is his "Flores de Mexico" suite, which reflects his fascination with the music and culture of Mexico.

Overall, while the two Georges named Strong made notable contributions to the arts, only the latter was a composer - and his name is George Templeton Strong.