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Erich Leinsdorf

(1912–1993) Conductor

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Erich Leinsdorf was a conductor.

Quick Facts About Erich Leinsdorf

Born: February 4, 1912
Died: September 11, 1993
Profession: Conductor

About Erich Leinsdorf

[Wikidata] American conductor (1912-1993)... | [Wikipedia] Erich Leinsdorf was an Austrian-born American conductor. He performed and recorded with leading orchestras and opera companies throughout the United States and Europe, earning a reputation for exacting standards as well as an acerbic personality. He also published books and essays on musical matters

Quotes by Erich Leinsdorf

When I was introduced to Johnson he was a freshman Congressman.

Erich Leinsdorf

Freshman

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When I was to come to Washington the first time as Music Director of the Boston Symphony, Mrs. Johnson phoned us to…

Erich Leinsdorf

Boston

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A President doesn't have a terribly long time to talk to people who are not really on the agenda.

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Long

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I was sent down to Cuba. Everything had been prepared with the help of Congressman Johnson and his staff.

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Cuba

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I was introduced to Congressman Lyndon B. Johnson. The young Congressman was very friendly.

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Congressman

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The Congressman ascertained that the consulate in Havana had numbers to feed the pigs.

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Congressman

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The President would usually talk to me about matters relating to the immigration problem.

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Immigration

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