Walter Damrosch

Walter Damrosch was a prominent conductor and composer who played a key role in shaping classical music in America during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in Germany in 1862 and immigrating to the United States as a child, Damrosch followed in the musical footsteps of his father, conductor Leopold Damrosch. He became the music director of the New York Symphony Society and was instrumental in popularizing works by European composers like Wagner and Brahms for American audiences.

In addition to his conducting career, Damrosch was an advocate for music education and helped bring classical music into schools through radio broadcasts in the 1930s, a pioneering move for the time. He also composed several operas and orchestral works, although his conducting was more widely celebrated. His influence on American musical culture earned him a lasting place in the history of classical music.

Genres

American Romanticism

Historic Orchestral Performance

Latest Release

NKB SP Selection No. 17, Great Performer 1

Sir Thomas Beecham•

Walter Damrosch

Album - 15 Tracks - Released August 25, 2023