Lorin Maazel
Lorin Varencove Maazel (March 6, 1930 – July 13, 2014) was an American conductor, violinist and composer.
Lorin Varencove Maazel | |
|---|---|
 Maazel in 2008 | |
| Born | 6 March 1930 |
| Died | 13 July 2014 |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, conductor and violinist |
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.[1]
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.[2]
References
- Sara Bauknecht (23 September 2009). "Obituary: Lincoln Maazel / Performer and father of symphony conductor". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 26 October 2009.
- "Maestro Lorin Maazel – 1930–2014". The Castleton Festival. July 13, 2014. Archived from the original on July 16, 2014. Retrieved July 13, 2014.
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