Modest Altschuler
1873–1963 (age 90)
Conductor/Composer
Biography
Modest Altschuler was a consummate conductor and cellist who introduced American audiences to Eastern European repertoire, founding the Russian Symphony Orchestra in New York City and championing cultural exchange through music.
He later devoted himself to teaching and nurturing young musicians, leaving a legacy of artistry that lives on in the players and listeners he inspired, with his memory honored at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.