Artur Bodanzky

Biography

Artur Bodanzky, born in 1877 in Austria, became a central figure at the Metropolitan Opera, where his authoritative yet sensitive conducting of grand repertory presented the dramas of Wagner, Verdi, and Strauss in commanding form. His intense preparation and clarity of gesture inspired generations of singers and orchestra members.

His decades of musical leadership helped elevate American opera, and Sleepy Hollow Cemetery now holds his memory among the artistic luminaries of the age.