Erich Leinsdorf Quotes
When I was to come to Washington the first time as Music Director of the Boston Symphony, Mrs. Johnson phoned us to find out if they could give us a party and who we would like to meet.
Topics
Entertainment
Time
George Washington
Hosting
Lyndon Johnson, Lyndon Baines Johnson
Networking
Washington D.C.
First Time
Invitation
Music Director
Party
Public Figure
Symphony Orchestra
Music
Celebratory Atmosphere
High Society
Hosting Event
Introductions
Music Performance
Musical Reception
Social Event
Social Gathering
Citations
Leinsdorf, Erich. Interview by Joe B. Frantz. 12 May 1969. Oral History Collection, Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library.
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Erich Leinsdorf was an Austrian-born American conductor. He performed and recorded with leading orchestras and opera companies throughout the United States and Europe, earning a reputation for exacting standards as well as an acerbic personality. He also published books and essays on musical matters.