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Milton Katims

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American conductor (1909-2006)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1909 to 2006 · aged 96
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Milton Katims was an American violist and conductor. He was music director of the Seattle Symphony for 22 years (1954-76). In that time he added more than 75 works, made recordings, premiered new pieces and led the orchestra on several tours. He expanded the orchestra's series of family and suburban outreach concerts.

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Ditson Conductor's Award

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Milton Katims was an American violist and conductor. He was music director of the Seattle Symphony for 22 years (1954-76). In that time he added more than 75 works, made recordings, premiered new pieces and led the orchestra on several tours. He expanded the orchestra's series of family and suburban outreach concerts. He is also known for his numerous transcriptions and arrangements for viola.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1909 to 2006 · aged 96
Written about in
6 languages

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