Leopold Stokowski
Composer

Leopold Stokowski Net Worth

Leopold Stokowski was a classical conductor born in England on April 18, 1882. He is best known for his appearance in Walt Disney's "Fantasia" from 1940. He was also responsible for introducing American audiences to Stravinsky's score for "The Rite of Spring" in 1922, and conducted the original version of "Boris Godunov" by Mussorgky from 1929.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day April 18, 1882
Birth Place England
Age 137 YEARS OLD
Died On Sep 13, 1977 (age 95)
Birth Sign Aries

💰 Net worth: $8 Million (2024)

About

Classical Conductor who appeared in Walt Disney's "Fantasia" from 1940. He conducted the original version of "Boris Godunov" by Mussorgky from 1929 and introduced American audiences to Stravinsky's score for "The Rite of Spring" in 1922.

Before Fame

He was one of the youngest students at the Royal College of Music when he enrolled at 13.

Trivia

He founded the All-American Youth Orchestra, the New York City Symphony, and the famous Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra.

Family Life

He was married to Olga Samaroff in 1911, then to Evangeline Brewster Johnson in 1926, and then to Gloria Vanderbilt on April 21, 1945.

Associated With

He and Keith Lockhart both became renowned orchestral conductors.

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