My Musical Life

Discover the fascinating story of Walter Damrosch in this incredible work. He was an accomplished American musician whose family profoundly influenced New York's music scene. As the son of Leopold Damrosch, who co-founded the New York Oratorio Society and was friends with Liszt and Wagner, Walter had a rich musical upbringing. He later founded the Damrosch Opera Company, which presented renowned operas like The Scarlet Letter and Gotterdammerung. The readers will learn in detail about the enduring legacy of the Damrosch family and their impact on classical music in America.