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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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  {
    "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",
    "primaryOrchestra": "Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra",
    "tenure": "1955-1989",
    "nickname": "The Emperor"
  },
  {
    "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",
    "primaryOrchestra": "New York Philharmonic",
    "tenure": "1958-1969",
    "nickname": "Lenny"
  },
  {
    "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",
    "primaryOrchestra": "Boston Symphony Orchestra",
    "tenure": "1973-2002",
    "nickname": "Seiji of the World"
  },
  {
    "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",
    "primaryOrchestra": "Bavarian State Orchestra",
    "tenure": "1968-1990年代",
    "nickname": "Genius Conductor"
  },
  {
    "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",
    "primaryOrchestra": "Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra",
    "tenure": "1989-2002",
    "nickname": "The Democratic Conductor"
  },
  {
    "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",
    "primaryOrchestra": "NBC Symphony Orchestra",
    "tenure": "1937-1954",
    "nickname": "The Maestro"
  },
  {
    "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",
    "primaryOrchestra": "Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra",
    "tenure": "1922-1945, 1952-1954",
    "nickname": "The God"
  },
  {
    "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": null,
    "nationality": "Italy",
    "primaryOrchestra": "Chicago Symphony Orchestra",
    "tenure": "2010-現在",
    "nickname": "The Powerful Conductor"
  },
  {
    "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": null,
    "nationality": "United Kingdom",
    "primaryOrchestra": "London Symphony Orchestra",
    "tenure": "2017-現在",
    "nickname": "Champion of Contemporary Music"
  },
  {
    "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": null,
    "nationality": "Argentina/Israel",
    "primaryOrchestra": "Berlin State Opera",
    "tenure": "1992-現在",
    "nickname": "Musical Diplomat"
  }
]