Elisabeth Waldo

Elisabeth Ann Dentzel (née Waldo; born June 18, 1918)[1] is an American violinist, composer, songwriter, conductor and ethnomusicologist.[2] She was an early adopter of Native American musical instruments among those trained in European classical music.

Elisabeth Waldo
Birth nameElisabeth Ann Waldo
Also known asElisabeth Waldo Dentzel
Born (1918-06-18) June 18, 1918 (age 106)[1]
Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
GenresExotica
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, conductor
InstrumentsViolin, flute, percussion
Years active1940–present
LabelsGNP Crescendo
Barbary Coast Records
Associated actsLeopold Stokowski
Los Angeles Philharmonic
Yma Sumac

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Some sources cite June 15, 1918
  2. "Experience Elisabeth Waldo and Her Southwinds Music, the Third Millennium". Elisabethwaldomusic.com. Retrieved November 29, 2015.