Born: 26-Aug-1923
Birthplace: Munich, Germany
Died: 22-Feb-2013
Location of death: Grassau, Germany
Cause of death: unspecified

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

Nationality: Germany
Executive summary: Director, Philadelphia Orchestra, 1993-2003

Wife: Mechthild (m. 1952, d. 1998, one stepson)
Son: Jörg (stepson, d. 2013)

    Philadelphia Orchestra Music Director (1993-2003)
    Bavarian State Opera Opera General Director (1983-93)
    Orchestre de la Suisse Romande Music Director (1972-80)
    Bavarian State Opera Music Director (1971-92)
    Bavarian State Orchestra Music Director (1971-92)
    Vienna Symphony Principal Conductor (1960-70)

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