Leopold Stokowski
Leopold Anthony Stokowski was a British 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. He was especially noted for his free-hand conducting style that spurned the traditional baton and for obtaining a characteristic sound from the orchestras he directed.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- London
- Educated at
- The Queen's CollegeRoyal College of Music
- Awards
- 🏆 Academy Honorary Award🏆 Ditson Conductor's Award🏆 Grammy Trustees Award🏆 Laurel Leaf Award🏆 star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Trending topics shown first"On matters of intonation and technicalities I am more than a martinet— I am a martinetissimo."
"It is my profound wish that this entire collection shall be devoted to the advancement of fine music for the continued enjoyment of music enthusiasts throughout the United States, be they students of …"
"I understand you are doing "The Sorcerer's Apprentice." I would love to do that for you. I will do it for nothing."
"As a boy I remember how terribly real the statues of the saints would seem at 7 o'clock Mass-before I'd had breakfast. From that I learned always to conduct hungry."
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Timeline
1882
Born
Birth1977
Died
Death
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