Portrait of Herbert Blomstedt conducting

Renowned Conductor Herbert Blomstedt Dies at 99

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Herbert Blomstedt, a celebrated Swedish-American conductor known for his long tenure with the San Francisco Symphony and Leipzig Gewandhaus, has died at the age of 99. He maintained an active conducting career spanning seven decades, performing until earlier this year.

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