Claus Peter Flor

German conductor with orchestral accolades

Claus Peter Flor - German conductor with orchestral accolades
Born

March 16th, 1953
72 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Germany

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Born in 1953, conducted various prominent orchestras worldwide. Served as music director for the Orchestre National de France and the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra. Guest conducted institutions such as the London Symphony Orchestra and the Berlin Philharmonic. Recorded significant works, contributing to classical music's repertoire.

Conducted the Orchestre National de France

Served as music director of the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra

Guest conducted the Berlin Philharmonic

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