John Crosby (conductor)
John O’Hea Crosby (12 July 1926, Bronxville, New York – 15 December 2002, Rancho Mirage, California) was an American musician, conductor and arts administrator. He is most celebrated as the founding general director of The Santa Fe Opera.
Read more about John Crosby (conductor): Early Life, Crosby's Focus On Opera, Founding The Santa Fe Opera, 1957, Achievements 1957 To 2000, Retirement and Awards
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But John, unhappily, thought fit
To publish it to all the nation:
Sure John and I are more than quit.”
—Matthew Prior (1664–1721)
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—Faye J. Crosby (20th century)