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Oliver Knussen - Conductor
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Oliver Knussen

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Conductor Composer Symphony Modern Historical British

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British conductor and composer (1952–2018) best known for his opera 'Where the Wild Things Are' (1980) and for championing new music as artistic director at Aldeburgh and Tanglewood festivals.

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Oliver Knussen ranks #52 of 171 in the Conductor ranking, behind Dimitri Mitropoulos, ahead of Ferenc Fricsay.

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Oliver Knussen scores 7.45/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Conductor category.
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