1. Aaron Richmond was an American performing arts manager, pianist, impresario, and educator, based in Boston, Massachusetts, who managed the careers of numerous classical musicians and founded Celebrity Series of Boston, a performing arts presenting organization that still operates today.
Aaron Richmond was born in 1895 in Salem, Massachusetts, where he had his formal education.
In 1917, Richmond toured extensively as a pianist with the Tchaikovsky Quartet.
Aaron Richmond served as pianist and lecturer on the program and often the newspaper critic of the concerts.
Aaron Richmond presented many performers during his 27-year tenure as director of the Celebrity Series of Boston:.
Aaron Richmond later became general manager, and, in 1996, when Mr Pierce retired his full-time post, Martha Jones was appointed executive director.
Aaron Richmond frequently served as the regional representative for Hurok's tours.
Aaron Richmond contributed to Boston what Hurok contributes to New York.
Aaron Richmond had the ideal spirit: 'Boston should see this company, hear this musician.
Aaron Richmond wanted, so do I, that this country should know what is going on in the world.
Aaron Richmond put all his time, energy, vitality, knowledge to do it.
Aaron Richmond took over direction of the Castle Hill Festival in Ipswich, Massachusetts, in 1964 where he organized the New England debut of violinist Itzhak Perlman and a concert by an eighteen-year-old Peter Serkin.
Aaron Richmond taught piano throughout his career, and for years kept a room adjacent to his business office in which he taught piano.