Howard Taubman
American author and music critic
Born
July 4th, 1907
117 years ago
Died
1996
29 years ago — 89 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American author and critic, contributed significantly to music journalism. Served as a music critic for The New York Times, where reviews and essays provided in-depth analysis of the classical music scene. Authored several books on composers and the evolution of musical forms. Wrote extensively about the New York Philharmonic and highlighted many significant performances and musicians of the 20th century.
Served as music critic for The New York Times
Authored books on composers and music
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