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Walter Damrosch
(1862–1950)
Composer
United States
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Walter Damrosch was a composer from the United States, best known for My musical life.
Quick Facts About Walter Damrosch
- Born
- January 30, 1862
- Died
- December 22, 1950
- Nationality
- United States
- Profession
- Composer
- Notable works
- My musical life
- Spouse
- Margaret Blaine Damrosch
About Walter Damrosch
Walter Johannes Damrosch was a Prussian and American conductor and composer. He was the director of the New York Symphony Orchestra and conducted the world premiere performances of various works, including Aaron Copland's Symphony for Organ and Orchestra, George Gershwin's Piano Concerto in F and An American in Paris, and Jean Sibelius' Tapiola. Damrosch was also instrumental in the founding of Carnegie Hall. He also conducted the first performance of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3 with the composer himself as soloist.
Biography source: Wikipedia
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