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My Take
Anton Coppola is the kind of figure who humbles me. Born in Brooklyn in 1917 and conducting opera nearly until his death at 102, he treated music not as a career but as a lifelong vocation. Yes, he belonged to the storied Coppola dynasty, uncle to Francis Ford, great-uncle to Nicolas Cage and Sofia, but I am moved that he earned his own legacy on the podium rather than coasting on the family name. Longevity like his is not merely a number; it is a century of accumulated sound and discipline. He reminds me that true artistry is measured in decades, not moments.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Anton Coppola
- Name (Japanese)
- アントン・コッポラ
- Reading
- あんとん・こっぽら
- Born
- March 21, 1917 – March 9, 2020
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Snake
- Origin
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- conductor / composer / music educator / film score composer / musician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Anton Coppola born?
March 21, 1917 – March 9, 2020.
Where is Anton Coppola from?
Anton Coppola is from Brooklyn, New York, United States.
What does Anton Coppola do?
Anton Coppola works as conductor, composer, music educator, film score composer, musician.
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7. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.