About Harry Glantz
Lived 1896 – 1982 (aged 85–86). Harry Glantz was an American trumpeter.
Harry "Hersch" Glantz (January 1, 1896 – December 18, 1982) was a trumpet player.
Biography Born in Ukraine, Glantz moved to the United States in 1901 at the age of five. He came from a musical family and began playing violin and cello at an early age, but eventually switched to trumpet. He had a number of teachers, including Jack Borodkin, Max Schlossberg, Max Bleyer, Christian Rodenkirchen, and Gustav Heim.
Glantz was the principal trumpeter for the New York Philharmonic, the NBC Symphony Orchestra under Arturo Toscanini, the Philadelphia Orchestra and the San Francisco Symphony. He also taught at the University of Miami. His notable pupils included Bernie Glow, Frank Kaderabek, and Larry Lake.
He died of a heart condition in Bay Harbor, Florida on December 18, 1982.
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Who was Harry Glantz?
American musician (1896–1982)
When was Harry Glantz born?
Harry Glantz was born in 1896 in Ukraine.
When did Harry Glantz die?
Harry Glantz died on 18 December 1982 in Bay Harbor Islands.
What was Harry Glantz's occupation?
Harry Glantz was a trumpeter.
What nationality was Harry Glantz?
Harry Glantz was American.
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