Edward Gordon

Background

Gordon, Edward was born in 1930.

Education

Doctor of Fine Arts (honorary), North Central College, Naperville, Illinois, 1980. Doctor of Music (honorary), Cleveland Institute Music, 1989. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Rosary College, River Forest, Illinois.

Career

Associate manager Grant Park summer concerts, Chicago Park District, 1958-1965, manager, 1965-1968. General manager Ravinia Festival Association, Chicago, 1968-1970, executive director, 1970-1990, chief operating officer, 1982-1990, director emeritus, 1990-1996, trustee, 1987-1990, life trustee, 1991-1996. Director Steans Institute for Young Artists at Ravinia, 1988-1991.

Member music advisory panel United States Department State. Member recommendation board Avery Fisher Artist Award program. Member advisory board Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, International Piano Competition, Sydney, Australia, World Piano Competition, London.

Member visiting committee Department Music University Chicago. Chairman Music panel Arts Club of Chicago. Performed age 9 with Chicago Symphony under Frederick Stock.

Achievements

• Edward Gordon has been listed as a noteworthy music association executive by Marquis Who's Who.