Doriot Anthony Dwyer

Classical music, Musical Artist

1922 –

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Who is Doriot Anthony Dwyer?

Doriot Anthony Dwyer is an American flautist. She was the first woman to be awarded principal chair for a major U.S. orchestra. She was the principal flute for the Boston Symphony Orchestra from 1952 until 1990. She was second flute for the National Symphony Orchestra and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. She is currently an Adjunct Professor of Music at Boston University.

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Born
Mar 6, 1922
Streator
Also known as
  • Dwyer, Doriot Anthony
Profession
Education
  • Eastman School of Music

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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