Edward Downes (American musicologist), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Edward Downes (American musicologist)

American musicologist

Date of Birth: 12-Aug-1911

Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Date of Death: 26-Dec-2001

Profession: music critic, radio personality, musicologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Edward Olin Davenport Downes (August 12, 1911 – December 26, 2001) was an American musicologist, professor and music critic.
He is perhaps best known as the host and quizmaster of the Metropolitan Opera Quiz on the Metropolitan Opera radio broadcasts from 1958 to 1996.