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Conductor

 

Harry Horlick was a renowned American conductor, arranger, and composer of classical music. He was born on December 12, 1896, in New York City, to a family of Jewish immigrants from Russia. His father was a tailor, and his mother was a homemaker. Horlick showed an early interest in music and began playing the violin at the age of six. Horlick's musical talent was recognized early on, and he received a scholarship to study at the Institute of Musical Art (now known as the Juilliard School) in New York City. He studied violin, composition, and conducting under some of the most prominent musicians of the time, including Frank Damrosch, Percy Grainger, and Walter Damrosch. After completing his studies, Horlick began his career as a violinist, playing in various orchestras and ensembles in New York City. However, he soon realized that his true passion was conducting, and he began to focus on this aspect of his musical career. In 1920, Horlick was appointed as the conductor of the New York Symphony Orchestra, a position he held for several years. During this time, he also worked as a freelance arranger and composer, creating music for radio programs, films, and stage productions. One of Horlick's most significant achievements was his work as the conductor of the NBC Symphony Orchestra, which was founded by the radio network in 1937. Horlick was chosen to lead the orchestra, which was made up of some of the most talented musicians in the country, including members of the New York Philharmonic and the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. Under Horlick's leadership, the NBC Symphony Orchestra became one of the most popular and respected orchestras in the country. The orchestra performed regularly on the radio, and Horlick's arrangements and compositions were heard by millions of listeners across the country. Horlick's work with the NBC Symphony Orchestra also led to his involvement in the film industry. He worked as a conductor and arranger for several Hollywood studios, including MGM, Warner Bros., and RKO. He composed music for films such as "The Wizard of Oz," "Gone with the Wind," and "The Adventures of Robin Hood." Horlick's contributions to the film industry were recognized with several awards and nominations. He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Music, Scoring of a Dramatic Picture, for his work on "The Adventures of Robin Hood" in 1938. He also received a nomination for Best Music, Original Score, for "The Wizard of Oz" in 1939. In addition to his work in the film industry, Horlick continued to conduct and compose classical music throughout his career. He conducted the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, among others. He also composed several pieces of classical music, including symphonies, concertos, and chamber music. Horlick's contributions to classical music were recognized with several awards and honors. He was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters in 1950, and he received the Ditson Conductor's Award in 1953. He was also awarded the Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity by the Italian government in 1955. Horlick continued to work in the music industry until his death on March 22, 1970, at the age of 73. He left behind a legacy of exceptional musical talent and a body of work that continues to be celebrated and admired by music lovers around the world.

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