Constellation Similarity Assertions
Kostelanetz, André, 1901-1980
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
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