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Edgar, b. Mainz, Germany, Feb. 23, 1880; composer and writer on music; pupil of Thuille and Sandberger; Ph. D., Munich Univ., 1900; lecturer on music; c. operas, choral music and songs; author of many books on music. Iturbi (é-to or’-vé), (1) José, b. Valencia, Spain, Nov. 28, 1895; pianist and conductor; studied Valencia Cons., Ist prize in piano at 13; grad. Paris Cons. with highest honours at tr pupil of Joaquin Malats, Barcelona, was head of piano faculty, Geneva Cons., 1919-23; began tours of chief Eur. countries and South America, establishing reputation as oae of the pre-eminent piano virtuosi of the day; Amer. début, 1928; won marked popularity, esp. for his performance of Mozart and Beethoven works, to which he brings polished readings; began conducting activities in Mexico City, 1933, and estab. permanent orch. there to give summer series under his baton; has since led N. Y. Philh. Orch. (summer series at Lewisohn Stadium), Phila. Orch., Los Angeles Philh. at Hollywood Bowl, sometimes playing concertos and conducting from the piano; appointed permanent cond. Rochester, N. Y., Philh. Orch., 1936. (2) Amparo, his sister, also a skilled pianist.