Manuel Rosenthal

French conductor and composer

Manuel Rosenthal - French conductor and composer
Born

June 18th, 1904
121 years ago

Died

June 5th, 2003
22 years ago — 98 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

France

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Contributed significantly to 20th-century classical music as a conductor and composer. Served as the principal conductor for Orchestre National de France and the Orchestre de Paris. Composed works including ballets, operas, and orchestral pieces, achieving recognition in the world of classical music. Initiated the first performance of several pieces that showcased the contemporary composers of his time.

Conducted Orchestre National de France

Composed the ballet 'La Smaïïl'

Premiered works of contemporary composers

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