Lorin Maazel
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Lorin Maazel | |
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Maazel in 2008 | |
| Born | March 6, 1930 Neuilly-sur-Seine, France |
| Died | July 13, 2014 (aged 84) Virginia, U.S. |
| Occupation | Conductor, violinist, composer |
| Years active | 1950–2014 |
| Known for | Directing and conducting: Cleveland Orchestra; Orchestre National de France; Vienna State Opera; New York Philharmonic Orchestra |
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| Website | https://www.maestromaazel.com/ |
Lorin Varencove Maazel (March 6, 1930 – July 13, 2014)[1] was an American conductor, violinist and composer.
Early life
Maazel was born to Jewish American parents of Russian origin in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France. His father, Lincoln Maazel, was also a conductor.[2]
Career
In 1960, Maazel became the first American to conduct at the Bayreuth Festspielhaus. He was chief conductor of the Deutsche Oper Berlin from 1965 to 1971 and the Radio-Symphonie-Orchester (RSO Berlin) from 1964 to 1975.
Death
He died aged 84 on July 13, 2014, his Castleton Farms estate in Virginia, from complications of pneumonia.[3]
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References
- ↑ Lorin Maazel obituary (in English)The Guardian. Retrieved 2026-09-29.
- ↑ Sara Bauknecht (23 September 2009). "Obituary: Lincoln Maazel / Performer and father of symphony conductor". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09266/1000195-122.stm. Retrieved 26 October 2009.[dead link]
- ↑ Maestro Lorin Maazel – 1930–2014 (July 13, 2014)The Castleton Festival. Retrieved July 13, 2014.