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Leinsdorf

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[lahynz-dawrf, lahyns-dawrf] / ˈlaɪnz dɔrf, ˈlaɪns dɔrf /

noun

  1. Erich 1912–1993, U.S. orchestra conductor, born in Austria.


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It was the BSO that gave the “Requiem” its stateside premiere in 1963 at Tanglewood, under conductor Erich Leinsdorf.

From Washington Post • Apr. 3, 2022

Conductor Erich Leinsdorf broke the news of the of JFK's death midway through the concert, to audible gasps from the audience.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2020

He would work with three separate music directors, Erich Leinsdorf, William Steinberg and Seiji Ozawa, and help found the Boston Symphony Chamber Players in 1964.

From New York Times • Nov. 27, 2015

During her career, she worked with luminaries in the world of music, including conductors Leopold Stokowski, Erich Leinsdorf, Seiji Ozawa and Zubin Mehta.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 2, 2010

In 1956 the New York City Opera suffered a financially disastrous season that led to the resignation of the distinguished Erich Leinsdorf as director and chief conductor.

From 100 New Yorkers of the 1970s by Millard, Max