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Stokowski, Leopold, 1882-1977

 Person

Biography



Born in London to parents of Polish descent, Stokowski was a leading conductor of the early to mid 20th century. During his tenure with the Philadelphia Orchestra, he assisted Mary Louise Curtis in conceptualizing the Curtis Institute of Music. Stokowski served on the Curtis faculty from 1924-1927, conducting the orchestra.

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

00001 Jean Sibelius and Leopold Stokowski, undated

 File — Drawer A1, Folder: 1
Dates: undated
Found in: Curtis Institute of Music Archives / Photographs - general archive / Numeric series

00003 Aaron Copland and Leopold Stokowski , undated

 File — Drawer A1, Folder: 3
Dates: undated
Found in: Curtis Institute of Music Archives / Photographs - general archive / Numeric series

00063 Leopold Stokowski with Judith Poska and Jacques Singer

 File — Drawer A1, Folder: 63
Location

Curtis main building, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Dates: circa 1924-present
Found in: Curtis Institute of Music Archives / Photographs - general archive / Numeric series

00114 Leopold Stokowski and Edward and Mary Louise Curtis Bok, circa 1920

 File — Drawer B3, Box: 1, Folder: 114
Dates: circa 1920
Found in: Curtis Institute of Music Archives / Photographs - general archive / Numeric series

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