Background
Saffir, Kurt was born on August 17, 1929 in Vienna, Austria. Son of Hans and Lilly (Segal) Saffir. came to the United States, 1938.
Saffir, Kurt was born on August 17, 1929 in Vienna, Austria. Son of Hans and Lilly (Segal) Saffir. came to the United States, 1938.
Bachelor of Science, Juilliard School Music, 1951; Master of Science, Juilliard School Music, 1952.
Assistant conductor, New York City Opera, 1953-1963; assistant conductor, Dortmund Opera, Federal Republic Germany., 1964-1967; conductor, Lake George Opera Festival, Glens Falls, New York, 1965-1966; music director, Capital Artists, Albany, New York, 1969-1979; conductor, Maine Opera Association, Biddeford, 1979-1983; music director, Queens Opera Association, New York City, since 1964; music director, Henry St. Settlement Opera, New York City, since 1984. Accompanist, judge Liederkranz Foundation, New York City, since 1977.
Member American Federation Musicians, National Opera Association, American Symphony Orchestra League, Conductors Guild, New York Federation Music Clubs.