1914
Paul J. Christiansen, American conductor and composer (died 1997)
Paul J. Christiansen, American conductor and composer (died 1997)
Paul J. Christiansen, American conductor and composer (died 1997)
Paul J. Christiansen
American conductor (1914–1997)
- Born
- 1914
Paul Joseph Christiansen was an American choral conductor and composer. As the youngest son of F. Melius Christiansen, he was brought up into the Lutheran Choral Tradition and quickly developed his own style of conducting and composing that furthered the tradition started by his father. He spent the bulk of his career developing The Concordia Choir and conducted the choir from 1937-1986. He is also credited with establishing the Concordia Christmas Concert which is seen yearly by more than 30,000 people.