Walter Damrosch
US classical music conductor and composer
Died when: 88 years 326 days (1066 months)Star Sign: Aquarius
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Walter Johannes Damrosch (January 30, 1862 – December 22, 1950) was a German-born American conductor and composer.He was the director of the New York Symphony Orchestra and conducted the world premiere performances of various works, including George Gershwin's Piano Concerto in F, 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.
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