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Leopold Stokowski

Conductor
Leopold Stokowski
Born 1882
Birthday April 18
Profession Conductor
Nationality British

Notable Achievement

Fantasia conductor

Biography

Leopold Anthony Stokowski was a British conductor. One of the leading conductors of the early and mid-20th century, he is best known for his long association with the Philadelphia Orchestra. He was especially noted for his free-hand conducting style that spurned the traditional baton and for obtaining a characteristic sound from the orchestras he directed.

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Leopold Stokowski was born on April 18

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