Robert Harth
American art administrator
About Robert Harth
Lived 1956 – 2004 (aged 47).
Robert Harth (June 13, 1956, Louisville, Kentucky – January 30, 2004, New York, New York) was Carnegie Hall's executive and artistic director. He had become the head of Carnegie Hall September 8, 2001 mere days before September 11, 2001. He died of a massive heart attack at home in his apartment in Carnegie Towers at the age of 47.
He was the son of violinist and conductor Sidney Harth and violinist Teresa Testa Harth. At age 23 he became executive director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and alter spent 12 years as director of the Aspen Music Festival and School.
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Who was Robert Harth?
American art administrator (1956–2004)
When was Robert Harth born?
Robert Harth was born on 13 June 1956.
When did Robert Harth die?
Robert Harth died on 30 January 2004.
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