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Leopold Anthony Stokowski (18 April 1882 – 13 September 1977) was a British-born American conductor. One of the leading conductors of the early and mid-20th century, he is best known for his long association with the Philadelphia Orchestra .
Leopold Stokowski was a virtuoso British-born U.S. conductor known for his flamboyant showmanship and the rich sonorities of his orchestras and for his influence as a popularizer of classical music. Stokowski was trained at the Royal College of Music, London, and Queen’s College, Oxford, and held.
The conductor Leopold Stokowski was a man of tantalising contradictions. As a performer he was a perfectionist but seemed unconcerned with the liberties that he took when rearranging original...
Aug 22, 2020 · Stokowski was the foremost champion of the contemporary composer during his six-decades conducting career and once he became a US citizen in 1915, his advoca...
Leopold Stokowski. While not exactly a forgotten man — certainly not among classical record collectors — Stokowski’s profile today ought to be higher than it is if for no other reason than his compulsive urge to be on the cutting edge.
Leopold Stokowski, The Philadelphia Orchestra, eight vocal soloists, and a chorus of 950 gave the U.S. premiere of Mahler’s Eighth Symphony in March 1916 Philadelphia Orchestra Association...
May 18, 2018 · Stokowski was director (1909–12) of the Cincinnati Symphony and conductor (1912–36) of the Philadelphia Orchestra. He became known for his individual interpretations and flexibility of approach. World Encyclopedia. *Stokowski, Leopold (Anthony)* (b London, 1882; d Nether Wallop, Hants., 1977).
