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Lorin Maazel was an American conductor, violinist and composer who began his career at the age of eight. He led several major orchestras, including the Cleveland Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic and the Vienna State Opera, and was known for his baton technique and photographic memory.
Jul 14, 2014 · It is startling to learn of the death of the distinguished American conductor Lorin Maazel, who died, on Sunday, at the age of eighty-four.
- Russell Platt
Jul 13, 2014 · Lorin Maazel, a former child prodigy who went on to become the music director of the New York Philharmonic, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Vienna State Opera and several other...
Jul 9, 2024 · Lorin Maazel was a renowned American conductor and violinist who led several major orchestras and opera houses. He was also a composer and a founder of the Castleton Festival for young musicians.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Jul 13, 2014 · One of the most prominent American conductors, Lorin Maazel, died today at his home at Castleton Farms, Va. He was 84. His death was announced by the Castleton Festival, the annual summer...
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Explore the life, legacy and music of the renowned conductor and composer Lorin Maazel, who passed away in 2014. Learn about his achievements, awards, recordings, memoirs and more.
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Jul 13, 2014 · The former child prodigy led several renowned orchestras and founded the Castleton Festival in Virginia. He believed in the arts' role of bringing people and cultures together on common ground.