Walter Susskind
Conductor and educator with orchestras

Born
1913
112 years ago
Died
March 25th, 1980
44 years ago — 67 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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Conducted major orchestras including the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra. Played a significant role in music education and served as a professor at various institutions. Assisted in shaping the careers of many musicians through teaching and conducting. Renowned for interpretation of classical and contemporary compositions.
Conducted the London Philharmonic Orchestra
Worked with the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Served as a professor of music
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