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# Walter Damrosch

(1862–1950)   Composer

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Walter Damrosch was a composer.

## Quick Facts About Walter Damrosch

Born January 30, 1862

Died December 22, 1950

Profession Composer

## About Walter Damrosch

German American conductor and composer (1862–1950)... \| 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

##  Quotes by Walter Damrosch

> [If a young man at the age of twenty-three can write a symphony like that, in five years he will be ready…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/walter-damrosch/if-a-young-man-at-the-age-of-twenty-three-can-write-a-symphony-like/)

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