Harold Charles Schonberg (1915–2003) was an American music critic and author known for his influential writings on classical music. As chief music critic for The New York Times (1960–80,) he was the first to win the Pulitzer for Criticism (1971.)
Born in New York City, Schonberg earned a B.A. from Brooklyn College (1937) and an M.A. from New York University (1938.) He began as a music journalist, later joining The New York Times, shaping public discourse with sharp analysis and strong opinions. After retiring, he continued contributing to various publications.
Notable works include The Lives of the Great Composers (1970,) a biography of major composers; The Great Pianists: From Mozart to the Present (1987) on piano virtuosity; and The Great Conductors (1967) on legendary orchestral leaders. He also wrote Grandmasters of Chess (1973,) reflecting his passion for chess.
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Anybody who gets away with something will come back to get away with a little bit more.
—Harold C. Schonberg
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