Maurice Abravanel 2003 Legacy Award

Recognized as the founding father of most of the prominent performing arts organizations in Utah today. He came to Utah at age 44, having established himself as one of the great musical minds and conducting talents in the world. He left New York and a promising career on Broadway to come to Utah for a one-year contract to conduct the Utah Symphony and stayed for the remainder of his life. His orchestra was built using primarily local talent, cultivating Utahns as much as possible. He mentored young artists who have reached world renown status. Abravanel raised the public's awareness of the arts and built demand for them through performance tours that went to schools and communities.

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[CaptainBluebear08]

How great to see footage about maëstro Abravanel. Records of his were important factors in my coming alive to 20th century, and other good music. It started out with his Varèse/Honegger record; later his awesome Mahlers came along, Weill, Berlioz, Händel, ... Gracias !

Regards from The Netherlands

[Uzzie101]

he died the very day i was born

[Chloe1044]

I remember going to "Youth Concerts" on Saturday.

Loved Maurice Abravenel.  Thanks for sharing video.