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Erich Kunzel

American orchestra conductor; conductor of the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra (1935-2009) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 74

Erich Kunzel Jr. was an American orchestra conductor. Called the "Prince of Pops" by the Chicago Tribune, he performed with a number of leading pops and symphony orchestras, and led the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra (CPO) for 32 years.

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United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1935 to 2009 · aged 74

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