Bruno Maderna
Conductor and composer of contemporary music
Born
1920
105 years ago
Died
November 13th, 1973
51 years ago — 53 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Italy
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An influential conductor and composer, contributed significantly to contemporary classical music. Conducted for major orchestras including the Berlin Philharmonic and the Vienna Philharmonic. Composed notable works such as 'Musica su Due Dimensioni' and 'Concerto for Orchesta'. Contributed to music education and served as a professor at institutions like the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome.
Conducted the Berlin Philharmonic
Composed 'Musica su Due Dimensioni'
Served as a professor at the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia
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