Kostelanetz, André, 1901-1980

Variant names
Dates:
Birth 1901-12-22
Death 1980-01-13
Birth 1941
Death 1983
Americans

Biographical notes:

André Kostelanetz (1901-1980) was born in Russia and studied in Petrograd before coming to the USA. He became a successful conductor and arranger, and in 1930 was engaged as conductor for the CBS radio network, beginning a long association with broadcasting and film work. He is credited with popularizing classical music. He made many successful arrangements of light music, using heavily concentrated instrumental sonorities, and his orchestrations had a direct influence on film music of the time.

From the description of André Kostelanetz collection, 1930-1960. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71128323

American conductor and arranger of Russian birth.

From the description of Interview conducted by Ben Grauer, n.d. [sound recording]. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155861653

From the description of Signature, dated : [S.l., 10 April 1946], [1946, Apr. 10]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270952899

Conductor.

Kostelanetz (1901-1980) was first hired by the Philharmonic in 1953 as a guest conductor. Later he organized the orchestra's Promenade Concerts, concerts of light music. Kostelanetz was known for his work in popularizing classical music.

From the description of Miscellaneous conducting papers, [ca. 1940-1980]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155513140

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Subjects:

  • Concert programs
  • Concerts
  • Music
  • Performing arts
  • Popular instrumental music
  • Radio programs
  • Symphony orchestras

Occupations:

  • Arrangers
  • Conductor
  • Conductors (Music)

Places:

  • New York (State)--New York (as recorded)
  • Norway--Oslo (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)

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