Erich Leinsdorf

Conductor

1912 – 1993

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Who was Erich Leinsdorf?

Erich Leinsdorf was an Austrian-born American conductor. He performed and recorded with leading orchestras and opera companies throughout the United States and Europe, earning a reputation for exacting standards as well as an acerbic personality. He also published books and essays on musical matters.

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Born
Feb 4, 1912
Vienna
Also known as
  • Eric Leinsdorf
  • Erich Leisdorf
  • Leinsdorf, Erich
Religion
  • Judaism
Nationality
  • Austria
Profession
Education
  • University of Vienna
Lived in
  • Vienna
Died
Sep 11, 1993
Zürich

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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