Walter Damrosch
1862–1950 (age 88)
Biography
Walter Damrosch, born in 1862, trained in both Germany and the United States and returned to New York with a mission to cultivate a rich orchestral life for his adopted country.
He raised the profile of American composers, led radio concerts, and brought music education to young listeners, and his final rest at Ledgelawn Cemetery remains a quiet witness to the vibrant concerts he led.