Kurt Adler

Kurt Adler
Born(1907-03-01)March 1, 1907
DiedSeptember 21, 1977(1977-09-21) (aged 70)
CitizenshipAustrian American
EducationUniversity of Vienna (MA)
Occupation(s)Conductor, Pianist, Chorus Master
Known forConductor and Chorus Master, New York Metropolitan Opera, 1943–1973

Kurt Adler (March 1, 1907 – September 21, 1977) was an Austrian and American conductor, chorusmaster, author and pianist. He was best known as the chorus master and lead conductor of the Metropolitan Opera in New York City from 1943 to 1973.[1] He conducted orchestras in Europe, North America, Canada and Mexico.

  1. ^ Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians, Centennial Edition. New York: Schirmer Reference, 2000, p. 21