Leopold Stokowski

Leopold Stokowski appears in the following:

Leopold Stokowski, the Maestro, Advocates for Accessible, Affordable Art

Friday, January 04, 2013

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The founding of the American Symphony Orchestra.
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Tommy Dorsey and Leopold Stokowski Bring Brass and Rhythm to Young Audiences

Monday, September 10, 2012

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Tommy Dorsey's 1945 teaming up with Leopold Stokowski drives the young audience into a frenzy even before the first note is played. Stokowski comes across as a bit schoolmasterish, admonishing the audience to be quiet or "the concert ends now."

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Leopold Stokowski

Tuesday, October 21, 1986

Rebroadcast of a 1970 interview with the great maestro by an "extremely nervous" Bob Sherman..

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The American Academy of Arts and Letters Ceremonial Awards

Wednesday, May 21, 1969

The American Academy of Arts and Letters bestows honorary membership to Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn, Yasunari Kawabata, Stephen Spender, and full membership to Louise Bogan.

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Stokowski Award Dinner

Tuesday, May 24, 1966

Famed conductor Leopold Stokowski receives the Golden Door Award, given to immigrants who have "made a significant contribution to their adopted country" by the American Council for N

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Leopold Stokowski Interview

Friday, October 12, 1962

Listen to the new American Symphony Orchestra!

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Leopold Stokowski

Tuesday, October 28, 1952

Maestro Stokowski on upcoming MOMA concerts.

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Leopold Stokowski : Young American Composers and the Composers Alliance Concerts

Wednesday, October 22, 1952

Maestro Stokowski on the Young American Composers and the Composers Alliance Concerts

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Leopold Stokowski Conducts

Saturday, March 12, 1949

One in this series of New York Philharmonic programs intended for young audiences featuring musical analysis interspersed with performance. This program begins with conductor Le...

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New York Philharmonic Rehearsal

Tuesday, February 01, 1949

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Portions of a rehearsal at Carnegie ...

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Interview with Leopold Stokowski

Thursday, November 11, 1948

Leopold Stokowski is interviewed for RCA Victor showcase in connection with the release of a new recording of Sibelius' Swan of Tuonela. He comments on the advantages of recording and music. The interview is scripted.

The full interview is preceded by a false start.



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Concerto for Trombone and Orchestra

Thursday, February 15, 1945

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Leopold Stokowski conducts the New York City Symphony Orchestra. Asks for silence during the performance. Tommy Dorsey on Trombone. World Premiere of Nathaniel Shilkret's Concerto for Trombone and Orchestra. Stokowski introduces ...

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The Children's Christmas Story

Monday, December 25, 1944

The Christmas story as told by the New York City Symphony Orchestra with the Collegiate Chorale. Leopold Stokowski, conductor.

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