André Kostelanetz, born as Абрам Наумович Костелянец, was a Russian-American conductor and arranger known for his contributions to jazz, classical, and pop music. Born in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in 1901, he emigrated to the United States in the 1920s. Kostelanetz became a prominent figure in the American music scene, particularly through his work with orchestral arrangements of popular songs and classical pieces. He recorded extensively for Columbia Records and was a pioneer in creating easy-listening orchestral music. His interpretations of works by composers like Gershwin and Rachmaninoff remain influential. Kostelanetz played a key role in popularizing orchestral music for mainstream audiences.

• Genres: Поп, Джаз, Мировая классика
• Language: English