On this day, 48 years ago, on September 12, 1977 (July 29, 1977 in the lunar calendar), the romantic conductor Stokowsky passed away. Stokowski On September 12, 1977, Leopold Stokowski's long, lyrical life came to an end. The 95-year-old conductor died of a heart attack at his own home in the UK today. This charming, fiery musician is a mysterious, charismatic genius. He was born and raised in London, and his authentic but unbelievable European accent was as confusing as his rapid rise as a conductor. He was 27 years old and conducting the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, with little experience. He admired the beauty of women all his life, and he had an open and ambiguous relationship with Greta Garbo. He was 63 years old and had two sons before marrying 21-year-old Gloria Vanderbilt. He also worked as a music consultant for Disneyland. The music he creates is both charming and strange. He served as a conductor for the Philadelphia Orchestra for many years, which further consolidated his well-deserved reputation in the music industry.