Created in 1985 by Marion Seabury and Donelle Dadigan, The Jose Iturbi Foundation is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to continuing the legacy of Jose Iturbi, to fulfill his wish to make classical music accessible and enjoyable to people of all ages and walks of life, and to fulfill his desire of bringing to the public's attention today's greatest emerging vocal talents and musicians. The foundation's goal is to globally expand the passion for classical music through dynamic competition and compelling live performance. One of the greatest concert pianists of his time, Jose Iturbi was a composer, conductor and performer of international acclaim who starred as himself in seven MGM musicals including "Anchors Away" (1945) starring Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly.
He was the first classical musician to receive a Gold Record representing record sales in excess of one million and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Previous article: BET AWARDS '07, 'The Main Event' Televises Live from the Shrine Auditorium on June 26, 2007 (Charts / Awards) Created in 1985 by Marion Seabury and Donelle Dadigan, The Jose Iturbi Foundation is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to continuing the legacy of Jose Iturbi, to fulfill his wish to make classical music accessible and enjoyable to people of all ages and walks of life, and to fulfill his desire of bringing to the public's attention today's greatest emerging vocal talents and musicians.
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