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Richard GoldmanAmerican conductor, composer and musicologist.
Date of Birth: 07.12.1910
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Richard Franko Goldman: A Renowned Maestro and Music Scholar
- Musical Training and Influences
- Conducting and Teaching
- Music for Wind Bands and Books
- Recognition and Legacy
Richard Franko Goldman: A Renowned Maestro and Music Scholar
Early Life and EducationRichard Franko Goldman was born into a musical family as the son of renowned conductor Edwin Franko Goldman. From an early age, he studied piano with Clarence Adler and later pursued a degree in philosophy and Romance languages at Columbia University. While in college, he began his career as a music critic.
Musical Training and Influences
Goldman briefly studied composition in Paris under Nadia Boulanger before returning to the United States in 1934. He received further training under Wallingford Riegger and served in the Office of Strategic Services during World War II.
Conducting and Teaching
In 1956, Goldman succeeded his father as the conductor of the Goldman Band, which he led until his passing. Simultaneously, he held faculty positions at the Juilliard School (1947-1960), Princeton University (1952-1956), and the Peabody Conservatory (1969-1977), where he served as director.
Music for Wind Bands and Books
Goldman made significant contributions to the field of wind band music, arranging numerous works and authoring several books on the subject, including "The Band's Music" (1938), "The Concert Band" (1946), and "The Wind Band" (1961). He also wrote "Harmony in Western Music" (1965) and various articles.
Recognition and Legacy
For his outstanding contributions as a conductor, Goldman received the Ditson Conductor's Award in 1961. His legacy lives on through his arrangements, books, and the enduring legacy of the Goldman Band.
