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Howard Mitchell

Howard Mitchell (11 March 1911 – 22 June 1988) was an American cellist and conductor who was born in Lyons, Nebraska and died in Ormond Beach, Florida. He was principal conductor of the National Symphony Orchestra from 1949 to 1969.

According to music critic Ted Libbey, Mitchell "personified the optimism that permeated Washington and America after World War II; he socialized, schmoozed and charmed…

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Type
Person
Area
United States
Born
March 11th, 1911
Died
June 22nd, 1988
Last updated: August 22nd, 2018

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