Background
Janssen, Werner was born on June 1, 1900 in New York City.
Janssen, Werner was born on June 1, 1900 in New York City.
Bachelor, Dartmouth University, 1921. Doctor of Music, Dartmouth University, 1935.
Conductor almost every major orchestra in Europe and United States. Debut under Arturo Toscanini with New York Philharmonic, 1934. Guest conductor Europe, United States, 1934-1937.
Music director Baltimore Symphony, 1937-1939. Conductor Janssen Symphony, Los Angeles, 1940-1952. Chief conductor Utah Symphony, Portland (Oregon) Symphony, San Diego Philharm.
Married Ann Harding (divorced February 1963). Married Christina Heintzmann. Children; Werner Junior, Alice Krelle, Jennifer.