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Famous Conductors - INI

This is a compilation of the most influential and greatest conductors who represent the 20th century in the world of classical music. Herbert von Karajan, Leonard Bernstein, Seiji Ozawa, and others have led orchestras around the world with their unique styles and musicality, leaving behind numerous legendary performances. They led prestigious orchestras such as the Berlin Philharmonic, New York Philharmonic, and Boston Symphony Orchestra, and have had a profound impact on future generations through their recordings and educational activities.

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[item.herbert-von-karajan]
code=01
slug=herbert-von-karajan
name=Herbert von Karajan
description=An Austrian conductor known as 'The Emperor' who represented the 20th century. Served as principal conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic for 35 years.
birthYear=1908
deathYear=1989
nationality=Austria
nickname=The Emperor
primaryOrchestra=Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
tenure=1955-1989

[item.leonard-bernstein]
code=02
slug=leonard-bernstein
name=Leonard Bernstein
description=An American conductor, composer, and educator who served as Music Director of the New York Philharmonic and composed 'West Side Story.'
birthYear=1918
deathYear=1990
nationality=United States
nickname=Lenny
primaryOrchestra=New York Philharmonic
tenure=1958-1969

[item.seiji-ozawa]
code=03
slug=seiji-ozawa
name=Seiji Ozawa
description=A great conductor that Japan boasts to the world. Served as Music Director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra for 29 years and became the first Asian Music Director of the Vienna State Opera.
birthYear=1935
deathYear=2024
nationality=Japan
nickname=Seiji of the World
primaryOrchestra=Boston Symphony Orchestra
tenure=1973-2002

[item.carlos-kleiber]
code=04
slug=carlos-kleiber
name=Carlos Kleiber
description=A German-born conductor regarded as one of the greatest conductors of the 20th century. Known as a perfectionist, he left behind only limited recordings.
birthYear=1930
deathYear=2004
nationality=Germany
nickname=Genius Conductor
primaryOrchestra=Bavarian State Orchestra
tenure=1968-1990年代

[item.claudio-abbado]
code=05
slug=claudio-abbado
name=Claudio Abbado
description=An Italian conductor who served as principal conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic and worked to promote contemporary music.
birthYear=1933
deathYear=2014
nationality=Italy
nickname=The Democratic Conductor
primaryOrchestra=Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
tenure=1989-2002

[item.arturo-toscanini]
code=06
slug=arturo-toscanini
name=Arturo Toscanini
description=An Italian-born conductor who was a master representing the early 20th century, known for strict musicality and perfect technique.
birthYear=1867
deathYear=1957
nationality=Italy
nickname=The Maestro
primaryOrchestra=NBC Symphony Orchestra
tenure=1937-1954

[item.wilhelm-furtwangler]
code=07
slug=wilhelm-furtwangler
name=Wilhelm Furtwängler
description=A German conductor and composer who served as principal conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic and received particularly high acclaim for his interpretations of Romantic music.
birthYear=1886
deathYear=1954
nationality=Germany
nickname=The God
primaryOrchestra=Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
tenure=1922-1945, 1952-1954

[item.riccardo-muti]
code=08
slug=riccardo-muti
name=Riccardo Muti
description=An Italian conductor who has served as Music Director of the Philadelphia Orchestra, La Scala, and Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
birthYear=1941
deathYear=
nationality=Italy
nickname=The Powerful Conductor
primaryOrchestra=Chicago Symphony Orchestra
tenure=2010-現在

[item.simon-rattle]
code=09
slug=simon-rattle
name=Sir Simon Rattle
description=A British conductor who served as principal conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic and was active for many years with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.
birthYear=1955
deathYear=
nationality=United Kingdom
nickname=Champion of Contemporary Music
primaryOrchestra=London Symphony Orchestra
tenure=2017-現在

[item.daniel-barenboim]
code=10
slug=daniel-barenboim
name=Daniel Barenboim
description=An Argentine-born conductor and pianist who has served as Music Director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Berlin State Opera, and is also active worldwide as a pianist.
birthYear=1942
deathYear=
nationality=Argentina/Israel
nickname=Musical Diplomat
primaryOrchestra=Berlin State Opera
tenure=1992-現在