André Cluytens

Conductor with acclaimed recordings

André Cluytens - Conductor with acclaimed recordings
Born

March 26th, 1905
120 years ago

Died

1967
58 years ago — 62 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Belgium

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A prominent conductor, renowned for his work with major orchestras across Europe. Directed the Orchestre National de France and the Berlin Philharmonic, gaining recognition for interpretations of classical works. Served as music director of the Théâtre National de l'Opéra in Paris. Throughout a distinguished career, collaborated with various prestigious artists and contributed to several acclaimed recordings. His interpretations of works by Richard Wagner, Gustav Mahler, and Claude Debussy remain influential in classical music.

Directed the Berlin Philharmonic

Music director of the Orchestre National de France

Acclaimed recordings of Wagner and Mahler

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