About Irving Kolodin
Lived 1908 – 1988 (aged 80). Irving Kolodin was an American journalist, music critic, music historian and musicographer.
Irving Kolodin (February 21, 1908 April 29, 1988) was an American music critic and music historian.
Biography Irving Kolodin was born in New York City, New York. He wrote for the New York Sun from 1932 to 1950 and for the Saturday Review starting in 1947. He was best known for his popular Guide to Recorded Music. He also wrote program notes for the New York Philharmonic and Metropolitan Opera, and a 762-page "candid history" of the Met up to 1966. He was married to Irma (née Levy) Zeckendorf, former wife of real estate developer William Zeckendorf.
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Who was Irving Kolodin?
American music critic (1908–1988)
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Irving Kolodin was born on 21 February 1908 in New York City.
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Irving Kolodin died on 29 April 1988 in New York City.
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Irving Kolodin was a journalist, music critic, music historian and musicographer.
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Irving Kolodin was American.
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