James Levine
James Lawrence Levine (/lɪˈvaɪn/; June 23, 1943 – March 9, 2021)[1] was an American conductor and pianist. He was known for being music director of the Metropolitan Opera from 1976 until 2016. He was fired from the Met on March 12, 2018, over sexual misconduct allegations.[2] He also performed with the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
James Levine | |
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 Levine at the Met in 2013 | |
| Born | James Lawrence Levine June 23, 1943 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | March 9, 2021 (aged 77) Palm Springs, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Conductor, pianist |
| Years active | 1976–2018 |
| Known for | Music director of the Metropolitan Opera Fantasia 2000 |
In 1994, Levine was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.[3]
Levine died in his Palm Springs home on March 9, 2021 at the age of 77.[1] The cause was problems caused by Parkinson's disease.[4]
References
- Tommasini, Anthony (2021-03-17). "James Levine, Former Met Opera Maestro, Is Dead at 77". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-03-17.
- Tilden, Imogen (March 13, 2018). "Conductor James Levine fired by New York's Metropolitan Opera". The Guardian. London. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
- Midgette, Anne (April 14, 2016). "Met Opera announces Levine's departure, long overdue". The Washington Post.
- "Conductor James Levine's Death Cause Confirmed by his Physician". US day News. 2021-03-17. Archived from the original on 2021-03-17. Retrieved 2021-03-17.
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