Olin Downes

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1886 – 1955

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Who was Olin Downes?

Edwin Olin Downes, better known as Olin Downes, was an American music critic, known as "Sibelius's Apostle" for his championship of the music of Jean Sibelius. As critic of The New York Times, he exercised considerable influence on musical opinion, although many of his judgments have not stood the test of time.

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Born
Jan 27, 1886
Nationality
  • United States of America
Died
Aug 22, 1955

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on July 23, 2013

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