Leopold Stokowski

Conductor of orchestral performances

Leopold Stokowski - Conductor of orchestral performances
Born

April 18th, 1882
143 years ago

Died

September 13th, 1977
48 years ago — 95 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United Kingdom

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Born in 1882, this conductor became prominent in the early to mid-20th century. He served as the music director of the Philadelphia Orchestra, leading it to international acclaim. Stokowski championed new compositions and innovative interpretations of classical works. He gained a unique reputation for his remarkable orchestration and distinctive conducting style. His collaboration with Walt Disney on the film 'Fantasia' introduced classical music to wider audiences through groundbreaking animation sequences.

Conducted the Philadelphia Orchestra

Collaborated on Disney's 'Fantasia'

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