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Henry Sopkin

1903 – 1988

American conductor

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About Henry Sopkin

Lived 1903 – 1988 (aged 84). Henry Sopkin was an American conductor.

Henry Sopkin (20 October 1903 New York – 1 March 1988 Palo Alto, California) was an American conductor. He founded, and for 21 years, from 1945 to 1966, led the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
American Conservatory of Music
Employers
American Conservatory of Music, Kennedy–King College

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Henry Sopkin's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Henry Sopkin?

American conductor (1903–1988)

When was Henry Sopkin born?

Henry Sopkin was born on 20 October 1903 in New York City.

When did Henry Sopkin die?

Henry Sopkin died on 1 March 1988 in Stanford.

What was Henry Sopkin's occupation?

Henry Sopkin was a conductor.

What nationality was Henry Sopkin?

Henry Sopkin was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henry Sopkin

· Wikidata: Q16012167

· DBpedia: Henry Sopkin

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