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Goldovsky

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[gohl-dawf-skee, -dof-, guhl-dawf-skyee] / goʊlˈdɔf ski, -ˈdɒf-, gʌlˈdɔf skyi /

noun

  1. Boris 1908–2001, U.S. conductor, pianist, and opera director, born in Russia.


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She studied under director, conductor and commentator Boris Goldovsky, a mentor to several generations of singers.

From Washington Times

She later studied opera at Tanglewood with Sarah Caldwell and Boris Goldovsky.

From New York Times

A major influence on Caldwell during that period was Boris Goldovsky, who headed the opera department at the New England Conservatory and, in the U.S. at least, was a solitary champion of the concept of opera as theater.

From Time Magazine Archive

Sarah served as Goldovsky's assistant, even writing scripts for his intermission programs during the Met radio broadcasts.

From Time Magazine Archive

Commercials beefed up his cash balance while he sang with Boris Goldovsky's Opera Company and the New York City Opera.

From Time Magazine Archive