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Olga Samaroff (August 8, 1880 – May 17, 1948) was an American pianist, music critic, and teacher. Among her teachers was Charles-Valentin Alkan's son, Élie-Miriam Delaborde. Her second husband was the conductor Leopold Stokowski. Samaroff was also a prominent member of the Philadelphia Art Alliance.
Learn about the life and career of Olga Samaroff, one of America's great female concert pianists of the early 20th Century. The film, based on a book, explores her achievements, challenges, and relationships with Stokowski and Juilliard.
Apr 5, 2024 · Olga Samaroff (born Aug. 8, 1882, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.—died May 17, 1948, New York, N.Y.) was an American pianist who also found a successful and varied career as a music educator.
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Virtuoso: The Olga Samaroff Story is the compelling story of an American woman who was a true musical progressive, an achiever, and an innovator. She was at the very center of a fascinating American music era that to this day still embodies the stamp of her many contributions to the world of music.
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Samaroff, Olga (1882–1948) Virtuoso concert pianist and advocate for American-born performing artists, who exerted considerable influence on musical life in the U.S. during the first half the 20th century and raised the standards of music education through her students, lectures, and writings.
Feb 13, 2016 · Olga Samaroff was a pianist, music critic, and teacher who worked with Gustav Mahler and promoted modern music. She was born in Texas, studied in Europe, married Leopold Stokowski, and taught at Juilliard and Philadelphia Conservatory.
