Background
Torkanowsky, Werner was born on March 3, 1926 in Berlin. Permanent resident, United States.
Torkanowsky, Werner was born on March 3, 1926 in Berlin. Permanent resident, United States.
Student with Rafael Bronstein and Pierre Monteaux.
Conductor Spoleto Festival, 1959—1962. Music director Ballets United States of America, 1959—1963. Music director & conductor New Orleans Philharmonic, 1961—1977.
Conductor Bangor Symphony Orchestra. Violinist New England Piano Quartette. Guest conductor with most major orchestra String Quartet, 1981, Prophecies for Cello & Piano, 1981, Three Songs, 1982, Meditations for Cello, 1982, Trio, 1982, Piano Quartet, 1983, Statements for Piano Trio, Clarinet & Voice, 1984, Divertimento for Piano & Strings, 1987.
Member Israel Philharmonic