Karl Haas

This article is about the American broadcaster. For the German-English musicologist and conductor, see Karl Haas (conductor). For the Nazi leader, see Karl Hass.
Karl Haas
Karl Haas at WJR
Born(1913-12-06)December 6, 1913
Speyer, Palatinate, Germany
DiedFebruary 6, 2005(2005-02-06) (aged 91)
Royal Oak, Michigan, U.S.
Occupation(s)Radio host, musicologist, pianist, conductor

Karl Haas (December 6, 1913 – February 6, 2005) was a German-American classical music radio host, known for his sonorous speaking voice, humanistic approach to music appreciation, and popularization of classical music.[1] He was the host of the classical music radio program Adventures in Good Music, which was syndicated to commercial and public radio stations around the world.[2] He also published the book Inside Music.[3] He was a respected musicologist, as well as an accomplished pianist and conductor.[1] In 1996, he received an honorary degree in Doctor of Letters from Oglethorpe University.[4]

  1. ^ a b "Karl Haas, 91; Radio Host Popularized Classical Music With Knowledge and Humor". The Los Angeles Times. 2005-02-08. p. B-9. Retrieved 2008-11-17.
  2. ^ Midgette, Anne (2005-02-08). "Karl Haas, Radio Ambassador of Classical Music, Dies at 91". The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-11-17.
  3. ^ Inside music/Karl Haas. National Library of Australia. 1999. ISBN 9780732910044. Retrieved 2008-11-17.
  4. ^ "Honorary Degrees Awarded by Oglethorpe University". Oglethorpe University. Archived from the original on March 19, 2015. Retrieved 2015-03-05.