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  1. Pierre Benjamin Monteux (pronounced [pjɛʁ mɔ̃.tø]; 4 April 1875 – 1 July 1964) was a French (later American) conductor. After violin and viola studies, and a decade as an orchestral player and occasional conductor, he began to receive regular conducting engagements in 1907.

  2. Mar 31, 2024 · Pierre Monteux (born April 4, 1875, Paris, France—died July 1, 1964, Hancock, Maine, U.S.) was one of the leading conductors of the 20th century, acclaimed for his interpretations ranging from Beethoven to contemporary composers such as Stravinsky and Arthur Honegger.

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  3. The Monteux School and Music Festival, founded as a school for conductors in 1943 by internationally renowned conductor Pierre Monteux, is one of the finest summer training programs and festivals of its kind. Monteux is also an orchestra and chamber music festival for orchestral instrumentalists.

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  5. Oct 10, 2022 · © 2024 Google LLC. Pierre Monteux was born in 1875 and died in 1964. He was not only one of the great conductors of the 20th century, but he represents a crucial, indeed iconic...

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  6. Mar 4, 2016 · Learn about the legendary conductor's debut and return visits to the Ravinia Festival with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra from 1941 to 1961. Explore his repertoire, reviews, and legacy in this article from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's 125th season.

  7. Learn about the life and legacy of Pierre Monteux, a French-American conductor and teacher who championed new music and led with sensitivity and intelligence. Read Robert Greenberg's personal reflections on what makes a great conductor and his experiences as a composer and musician.

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  8. Pierre Monteux discography. Monteux circa 1912. The conductor Pierre Monteux made a large number of recordings throughout his career. His first recording was as a violist in "Plus blanche que la blanche hermine" from Les Huguenots by Meyerbeer in 1903 for Pathé with the tenor Albert Vaguet. [1] His first recording as a conductor was the first ...

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