Born: 8-Sep-1929
Birthplace: Berlin, Germany

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Conductor

Nationality: Germany
Executive summary: Conductor, Cleveland Orchestra, 1984-2002

Father: Hans von Dohnányi (b. 1-Jan-1902, d. 8-Apr-1945 concentration camp)
Mother: Christine Bonhoeffer
Brother: Klaus von Dohnanyi (former Mayor of Hamburg, b. 23-Jun-1928)
Wife: Renate Zillessen (one daughter, one son)
Daughter: Katja
Son: Justus
Wife: Anja Silja (two daughters, one son)
Daughter: Julia
Son: Benedikt
Daughter: Olga
Wife: Barbara Koller

    University: Hochschule für Musik und Theater München

    NDR Symphony Orchestra Principal Conductor (2004-)
    Orchestre de Paris Music Director (1998-2000)
    Philharmonia Principal Conductor (1997-2008)
    Cleveland Orchestra Music Director (1984-2002)
    Frankfurt Opera Music Director, Impresario (1967-77)
    WDR Symphony Orchestra Cologne Principal Conductor (1964-69)

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