Background
Englander, Lester was born on June 5, 1911 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
Englander, Lester was born on June 5, 1911 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
Bachelor, University Pennsylvania. Bachelor of Music, Curtis Institute Music.
Concert musician with various conductors including Mitropoulos, Stokowski, Reiner, Ormandy, Leinsdorf, Bernstein, 1931-1961. Director Lester Englander Studio Singing. Faculty Curtis Institute, Bronx House Music School, New York City, Temple University, Philadelphia.
Judge Metropolitan Opera Auditions, since 1976. Member Curtis Institute Alumni (vice president).