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Gordon, Edward, 1930-1996

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1930 - 1996

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Edward Gordon papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Gordon
Abstract

Clippings, correspondence, pamphlets, photographs, and programs of this Chicago pianist and music administrator. Gordon was a child prodigy-performing with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at age eight-and renowned concert pianist before directing the Grant Park summer concerts and the Ravinia Festival (from 1968-1990). See the Ravinia Festival collection for additional material related to Gordon.

Dates: 1957-1997