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Patti Laursen
Patti Laursen (1927–2013) was an internationally renowned classical music recording producer. Laursen produced a discography of distinguished recordings primarily for the Capitol, Angel and EMI labels. Commencing her recording career in the 1960s, Patti Laursen was one of the first female record producers and an industry leader in the “digital revolution” in the late 1970s. Laursen was nominated for the Classical Producer of the Year Grammy in 1990.
Recording career.
Laursen joined the classical music division of Capitol Records in 1963, and assumed
NARAS classical music nominations screening committee.
Personal background.
Born Patti Whitney in South Pasadena in 1927, Laursen earned a Bachelor of Arts from California State University, Los Angeles in 1950. She was married to artist Tom Laursen who predeceased her in 1992. Patti Laursen’s many interests included sewing, weaving, bookbinding, the Sierra Club Advocacy Program, cats, and fighting City Hall.
Death.
Patti Laursen died on Sunday, June 16, 2013 in Los Angeles, California after a long illness.