Leon Botstein
- January 10, 2024
- Composer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Leon Botstein |
| Occupation | Composer |
| Date Of Birth | Dec 14, 1946(1946-12-14) |
| Age | 78 |
| Birthplace | Zürich |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Birth City | Canton of Zürich |
| Horoscope | Sagittarius |
Leon Botstein Biography
| Name | Leon Botstein |
| Birthday | Dec 14 |
| Birth Year | 1946 |
| Place Of Birth | Zürich |
| Home Town | Canton of Zürich |
| Birth Country | Switzerland |
| Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
| Siblings | David Botstein |
| Spouse | Barbara Haskell |
| Children(s) | Sarah Botstein |
Leon Botstein is one of the most popular and richest Composer who was born on December 14, 1946 in Zürich, Canton of Zürich, Switzerland. Swiss conductor, who was appointed the Bard College’s fourteenth president on the campus in 1975.
Schauspieler Actress Gaby Hoffman attended Bard College while he was the President. was a student at Bard College while he was the president.
His parents are both are doctors and David, his brother. David has a degree in biology.
Leon Botstein Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Composer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Leon Botstein is one of the richest Composer from Switzerland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Leon Botstein 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He received an Ph.D. in music history from Harvard University in music history after completing his bachelor’s at the University of Chicago.
When he was elected President of Franconia College (which is now gone) at 23 years old, He was the youngest president of a college ever in US history.
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Who is Leon Botstein Dating?
According to our records, Leon Botstein married to Barbara Haskell. As of December 1, 2023, Leon Botstein’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Leon Ranked on the list of most popular Composer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Switzerland. Leon Botstein celebrates birthday on December 14 of every year.
Top Facts about Leon Botstein
- Born on December 14, 1946 in Switzerland.
- Served as President of Bard College since 1975.
- Conducted the American Symphony Orchestra since 1992.
- Has recorded over 30 albums with various orchestras.
- Founded the Bard Music Festival in 1990.
- Received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to music education.
- Known for championing lesser-known composers and works.
- Holds a PhD in history from Harvard University.
- Authored several books on music and cultural history.
- Advocates for liberal arts education and interdisciplinary studies.
When did Leon Botstein became president of Bard?
Leon Botstein has been the president of Bard College since 1975 , where he is also the Leon Levy Professor in the Arts and Humanities.
How old is Leon Botstein?
75 years (December 14, 1946)
Is Sarah Botstein related to Leon Botstein?
Sarah Botstein, the daughter of Jill Lundquist of Barrytown, N.Y., and Leon Botstein of Annandale-on-Hudson, N.Y., was married last evening to Bryan Lee Doerries, a son of Denyse B. Doerries and Lee E. Doerries of Newport News, Va.
Who is the youngest university president?
Leon Botstein became the president of Bard at 23, when the college was in a situation of “complete desperation.”
How do you pronounce Leon Botstein?
By 1 or 2 in the morning, the graduate students, anxious professors, admiring staff or curious musicians might flag, but when it comes to ideas and emotions, Botstein (pronounced BOT-stine ) thrives on the mixture, the crosscurrents that flow, like his soda and beer, into something that did not quite exist before.