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Born Jan. 26, 1878 in St. Petersburg, the son of a well know jurist. At the age of 10 he was entered in the St. Petersburg Conservatory to study piano under Anton Rubenstein, later studied composition in Vienna under Glazunov and other. In 1896 made his public debut in Berlin and later Europe. Made his first appearance in America at Carnegie Hall, Nov. 12, 1900, and made six transcontinental tours. Met Clara Clemens daughter of Mark Twain when both were studying under Leschistky, and married in 1909. She was a central to and appeared frequently in concert with him. A daughter Nina was born in 1913. He was conductor of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra from 1918 until his death Sept. 14, 1936. In 1921 became an American Citizen. In 1924-30, 1930-31 alternated with Leopold Stokowski as director of the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra. Received honorary degrees from Oberlin College, 1932 and Wayne Univ. in 1935. He was credited with making the Detroit Symphony Orchestra one of the best in the country and was considered one of the greatest pianists of his day. He was buried at Elmira, N.Y. in the Clemens family plot. (from B.H.C. Biography File) (blue index cards)

From the description of Ossip Gabrilowitsch papers, 1920-1937. (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 664584145

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