Ozawa, Seiji
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Seiji Ozawa's long list of conducting achievements with the world's most famous orchestras earned for him the respect of colleagues, audiences and critics. The Chinese conductor's career flourished after being one of the conductors of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra during the 1961-62 season.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1998
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Tilson Thomas, Michael
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Tilson Thomas, who was born in 1944 in Hollywood, CA, was able to play piano by ear when he was five years old. He became the music director and principal conductor of the San Francisco Symphony in fall 1995. He has a large repertoire and enjoys a variety of musical styles.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1996
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Gergiev, Valery
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Valery Gergiev succeeded in combining conducting with operating an opera house when he was named artistic director of the famed Kirov Opera in St. Petersburg, Russia. Gergiev's has been successful in drawing and retaining good singers.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1998
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