Collection of Orchestral Transcriptions, ca. 1905-1977.

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Collection of Orchestral Transcriptions, ca. 1905-1977.

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Stokowski began transcribing orchestral music for the organ but ultimately created many new arrangements for the orchestra in the course of his conducting career. At times his interpretations offer dramatic new conceptions of both familiar and unfamiliar works. Stokowski considered transcription an art and an integral part of his musicianship.

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Stokowski, Leopold, 1882-1977

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Leopold Stokowski (1882-1977) was an American conductor, who led the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, American Youth Orchestra, New York City Symphony, Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra, NBC Symphony Orchestra, New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Houston Symphony Orchestra, and American Symphony Orchestra. His career began with studies at the Royal College of Music in 1896 when Stokowski was just 13. He performed as an organist and choral director for several years in England,...