Emil C. Danenberg
Emil Danenberg | |
|---|---|
| 11th President of Oberlin College | |
| In office 1975 – 1982 | |
| Preceded by | Robert W. Fuller |
| Succeeded by | S. Frederick Starr |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 30, 1917 |
| Died | January 16, 1982 |
| Spouse | Mary Ann Brezney |
| Profession | Concert pianist, music educator |
Emil Charles Danenberg was an American concert pianist and music educator in the field of classical music. He was Dean of the Oberlin Conservatory of Music 1970–1975, and president of Oberlin College from 1975 until his death in 1982. He was remembered as an administrator who chose to keep a low profile, seeking to build consensus" and as a "modest man" who was known for his encyclopedic knowledge of the performing arts, international cuisine, and the sports world."