Kurt Masur
Conductor and educator
Born
July 18th, 1927
97 years ago
Died
2015
10 years ago — 88 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Germany
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A prominent conductor and educator, contributions spanned several decades in the classical music scene. Led prestigious orchestras including the Gewandhaus Orchestra in Leipzig and the New York Philharmonic. Raised awareness of the importance of education in music and nurtured numerous young musicians. Conducted concerts worldwide, emphasizing the accessibility of classical music.
Conducted the Gewandhaus Orchestra
Led the New York Philharmonic
Promoted music education
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