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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

You finally meet your across-the-hall neighbors, and they explain that the odd little raised platform in their living room was built as a practice stage when the conductor Erich Leinsdorf lived in that very apartment.

From New York Times Apr. 19, 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

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