Damrosch
Americannoun
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Leopold 1832–85, German conductor and violinist, in the U.S. after 1871.
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his son Walter Johannes 1862–1950, U.S. conductor, born in Germany.
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Leo Damrosch traces Stevenson’s life from sickly student in 19th-century Edinburgh through his enormous literary success—a career characterized by a joyfully industrious work ethic, a love of travel and a sparkling, warm wit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 3, 2025
“We’re putting our California fishermen out of business, while we sit and eat Scottish salmon,” Damrosch said, “and look out at the oceans and feel so good about ourselves.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 10, 2025
“His Pasta Alle Erbe, which he translates as ‘Spaghetti With Spring Vegetables,’ is taken from a Renaissance Florentine cookbook and it features asparagus, scallions, peas, Swiss chard, and artichokes,” Damrosch wrote.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 27, 2023
“We have a lot more overlapping programing so when there’s something on Damrosch in the bandshell, we’ll also have something on the dance floor,” said Shanta Thake, Lincoln Center’s chief artistic officer.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 17, 2023
In 1897 and 1898 Walter Damrosch joined forces with Charles A. Ellis, the manager of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, who had already been managing a company of which Melba was the star.
From Annals of Music in America A Chronological Record of Significant Musical Events by Henry Charles Lahee
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