Walter Damrosch

Walter Damrosch

Walter Johannes Damrosch (January 30, 1862 – December 22, 1950) was a German-born American conductor and composer. He is best remembered today as long-time director of the New York Symphony Orchestra and for conducting the world premiere performances of George Gershwin's Piano Concerto in F (1925), and An American in Paris (1928).

Read more about Walter Damrosch:  Life and Career, Criticism By Adorno, Importation of French Musicians, Works

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