Harold Farberman

Despite extensive training as a composer, Harold Farberman found his burgeoning international career as a conductor overtaking his initial pursuit. His broad repertory has consistently featured American works; his persistence in bringing the music of Charles Ives before the public resulted in his being awarded the Ives Medal and a grant from the National Institute of Arts and Letters. His achievements include the founding of both the Conductors Guild in 1975 and the Conductors Institute, the latter a training organization for young conductors. His The Art of Conducting Techniq...