Taubman, Howard, 1907-1996

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American music and drama critic.

From the description of Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Mar. 27, 1979 [sound recording]. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155861686

Howard Taubman was music editor of THE NEW YORK TIMES from 1935 to 1955, when he was appointed music critic. He was named drama critic in 1960 and became critic-at-large in 1966. He wrote OPERA FRONT AND BACK; MUSIC AS A PROFESSION; MUSIC ON MY BEAT; THE MAESTRO, a biography of Arturo Toscanini; HOW TO BUILD A RECORD LIBRARY; and THE MAKING OF THE AMERICAN THEATRE. He has also lectured, made radio appearances, and written many articles for national magazines.

From the description of Hyman Howard Taubman papers, 1950-1980. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 64072029

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referencedIn Arthur Unger collection of recorded interviews [sound recording] The New York Public Library. Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound.
creatorOf Taubman, Howard, 1907-1996. Correspondence with Eugene Ormandy, 1958. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
referencedIn Lucille Lortel papers The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division.
referencedIn Living Theatre records, 1945-1991 The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division.
creatorOf Hopwood Awards Collection, 1930- University of Michigan
creatorOf Taubman, Howard, 1907-1996,. Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Mar. 27, 1979 [sound recording]. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
referencedIn Daniels, Mabel W. (Mabel Wheeler), 1878-1971. Papers, 1884-1971 (inclusive). Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
creatorOf Taubman, Howard, 1907-1996. Hyman Howard Taubman papers, 1950-1980. Cornell University Library
referencedIn John Mason Brown papers, 1922-1967. Houghton Library
creatorOf Taubman, Howard, 1907-1996. Correspondence with Marian Anderson, 1958. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
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correspondedWith Brown, John Mason, 1900-1969 person
associatedWith Daniel, Oliver, person
associatedWith Daniels, Mabel W. (Mabel Wheeler), 1878-1971. person
associatedWith Living Theatre (New York, N.Y.) corporateBody
associatedWith Lortel, Lucille person
associatedWith Ormandy, Eugene, 1899-1985. person
associatedWith Philadelphia Orchestra. corporateBody
associatedWith Saddler, Donald person
associatedWith Unger, Arthur person
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Drama
Dramatic criticism
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Music
Musical criticism
Music critics
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Birth 1907-07-04

Death 1996-01-08

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