Lorin Maazel
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Summary
Lorin Maazel was born on March 6, 1930[1], in Neuilly-sur-Seine[2]. He died on July 13, 2014[3], in Rappahannock County[4]. He worked as a conductor[5], composer[6], music director[7], violinist[8], and music arranger[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,617 views/month, #7,151 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Castleton[11]
- Father: Lincoln Maazel[12]
- Spouse: Dietlinde Turban[13], Israela Margalit[14]
- Child: Fiona Maazel[15]
- Country of citizenship: United States[16], France[17]
- Native language: English[18]
- Employer: Bayerischer Rundfunk[19]
- Educated at: University of Pittsburgh[20], Peabody High School[21], Fanny Edel Falk Laboratory School[22], Interlochen Center for the Arts[23]
- Award received: Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[24], Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[25], Bavarian Order of Merit[26], Officer of the Legion of Honour[27], Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording[28], Grammy Award for Best Orchestral Performance[29], Grammy Award for Best Classical Album[30], Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[31], Hans von Bülow Medal[32], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[33], Bavarian TV Awards[34], Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[35], Echo Klassik – Conductor of the Year[36]
- Member of: European Academy of Sciences and Arts[37], Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts[38]
- Sex or gender: male[39]
- Genre: opera[40]
- Performer: Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra[41]
- Record label: RCA Records[42]
- Commons category: Lorin Maazel[43]
- Cause of death: pneumonia[44]
- Family name: Maazel[45]
- Given name: Lorin[46]
- Official website: http://www.maestromaazel.com/[47]
- Topic's main category: Category:Lorin Maazel[48]
- Manner of death: natural causes[49]
- Instrument: violin[50]
Why It Matters
Lorin Maazel has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was Lorin Maazel born?
Lorin Maazel was born in Neuilly-sur-Seine[2].
Where did Lorin Maazel die?
Lorin Maazel passed away in Rappahannock County[4].
Who were Lorin Maazel's parents?
Lorin Maazel's father was Lincoln Maazel[12].
Who was Lorin Maazel married to?
Lorin Maazel's spouses include Dietlinde Turban[13] and Israela Margalit[14].
What did Lorin Maazel do for work?
Lorin Maazel worked as a conductor[5], composer[6], music director[7], violinist[8], and music arranger[9].
Where did Lorin Maazel go to school?
Lorin Maazel was educated at University of Pittsburgh[20], Peabody High School[21], Fanny Edel Falk Laboratory School[22], and Interlochen Center for the Arts[23].
What awards did Lorin Maazel receive?
Honors received include Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[24], Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[25], Bavarian Order of Merit[26], and Officer of the Legion of Honour[27].