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Walter Damrosch (1862–1950)

Legendary conductor, composer, author, producer, pianist and educator who arrived in the USA in 1871. He was educated in New York public schools and studied music with his father Leopold Damrosch, Rischbeiter, Urspruch, and Von Bulow. He was awarded honorary degrees from New York University, Princeton University... See full bio »

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Filmography

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1947 Carnegie Hall
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1939 The Star Maker
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1927 John Charles Thomas (short) (music: "Danny Deever")
 
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1914 Our Mutual Girl
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Other Works:

(1918). Stage Play: Electra. (Revival). Incidental music by Walter Damrosch. Written by Sophocles. Translated by Edward Hayes Plumptre. Carnegie Hall: 6 Feb 1918 (1 performance). Cast: Margaret Anglin, Marthena Barry, Rosepha Chisholm, Madeline Delmar, Mitchell Harris, Eleanor Hutchinson, Benjamin Kauser... See more »

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He was the first composer-conductor to be actively involved in introducing children to classical music - on radio in the 1930s. His approach has been criticized in recent years, however; often he would write and sing silly lyrics that he would fit to well-known classical pieces, in an effort to help children remember them. See more »

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