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Erich Leinsdorf was an Austrian-born American conductor who lived from 1912 to 1993. After early work at the Salzburg Festival, he conducted extensively in opera and served in leadership roles at the Metropolitan Opera, Cleveland Orchestra, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, and Boston Symphony Orchestra, where he was music director from 1962 to 1969. His recordings cover both operatic and symphonic repertoire.
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Who was Erich Leinsdorf?
Erich Leinsdorf was an Austrian-born American conductor who lived from 1912 to 1993. His career covered opera, symphonic music, and leadership of major orchestras.
Which major American orchestras did Erich Leinsdorf lead?
He held leadership roles with the Metropolitan Opera, Cleveland Orchestra, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, and Boston Symphony Orchestra. These posts made him a significant figure in American concert and opera life.
Did Erich Leinsdorf work at the Salzburg Festival?
Yes. Early in his career he worked at the Salzburg Festival before taking on broader conducting and institutional leadership roles.
Was Erich Leinsdorf mainly an opera conductor?
No. He conducted extensively in opera but also led major symphony orchestras, including the Cleveland Orchestra and Boston Symphony Orchestra.
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