Which symphony was Stokowski part of in his last public appearance?
Symphony of the Air
Philadelphia Orchestra
New York Philharmonic Orchestra
Houston Symphony Orchestra
Answer
The Symphony of the Air was the symphony orchestra that Stokowski led in his last public appearance. He conducted the orchestra in a performance of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 in D minor in 1977 at Avery Fisher Hall in New York City.
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