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Walter Johannes Damrosch (January 30, 1862 – December 22, 1950) was a Kingdom of Prussia-born American conductor and composer. He was the director of the New York Symphony Orchestra and conducted the world premiere performances of various works, including Aaron Copland's Symphony for Organ and Orchestra, George Gershwin's Piano Concerto in F and An American in Paris, and Jean Sibelius' Tapiola. Damrosch was also instrumental in the founding of Carnegie Hall. He also conducted the first performance of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3 with the composer himself as soloist.
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GenderMale
Birthday1862-01-30
Deathday1950-12-22 (88 years old)
Birth PlaceWrocław, Poland
FatherLeopold Damrosch
SiblingsFrank Damrosch, Clara Mannes
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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