Search results
Joseph Deems Taylor (December 22, 1885 – July 3, 1966) was an American composer, radio commentator, music critic and author. Nat Benchley, co-editor of The Lost Algonquin Roundtable, referred to him as "the dean of American music." He was elected a member of the American Philosophical Society in 1934.
One of the best-known musical figures of the first half of the 20th century, Deems Taylor was a composer, radio commentator, music critic, and author. He was the composer of The King's Henchman, the first American opera ever commissioned by the Metropolitan Opera, with libretto by Edna St. Vincent Millay.
Joseph Deems Taylor was an American composer, music critic, and promoter of classical music. Nat Benchley, the author of The Lost Algonquin Roundtable, referred to him as "the dean of American music." He appeared in Walt Disney's 1940 film Fantasia as the film's Master of Ceremonies, as well as...
Deems Taylor: A Biography. By James A. Pegolotti. Buy on Amazon. The indispensable biography by James Pegolotti is highly recommended for anyone interested in Taylor’s life. If one looks back on his achievements, even with his disappointments, it seems Taylor had a pretty good time.
Deems Taylor was born on 22 December 1885 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Fantasia (1940), Janice Meredith (1924) and The Hard-Boiled Canary (1941). He died on 3 July 1966 in New York City, New York, USA.
One of the most popular and prolific American composers of the first half of the 20th century was Deems Taylor, who composed more than 50 musical works. He is also remembered for his work as a music critic, radio broadcaster, and writer.
Deems Taylor was born on December 22, 1885 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Fantasia (1940), Janice Meredith (1924) and The Hard-Boiled Canary (1941). He died on July 3, 1966 in New York City, New York, USA.
Related searches
