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Lorin Varencove Maazel (/ m ə ˈ z ɛ l /, March 6, 1930 – July 13, 2014) was an American conductor, violinist and composer. He began conducting at the age of eight and by 1953 had decided to pursue a career in music.
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 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
Lorin Maazel (born March 6, 1930, Neuilly-sur-Seine, France—died July 13, 2014, Castleton, Virginia, U.S.) was a conductor and violinist who, as music director of the Cleveland Orchestra from 1972 to 1982, was the second American to have served as principal conductor of a major American orchestra.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Learn about the life and career of Lorin Maazel, who devoted more than 75 years to music making and conducted over 150 orchestras in 5,000 performances. Discover his achievements as a composer, a mentor, and a bridge-builder across cultures and genres.
Dedicated website to Maestro Lorin Maazel, celebrating his life and legacy as a renowned conductor, composer, and mentor in the music world.
Jul 13, 2014 · Lorin Maazel, widely seen as one of the greatest modern conductors of classical music, has died in the US, aged 84. The American occupied top positions at the Vienna State Opera and...
