George Szell
Classical conductor and composer (1897-1970) · Hungary · On the map · Musicians · Died at 73
George Szell, originally György Széll, György Endre Széll, or Georg Szell, was an Austro-Hungarian-born American conductor, composer, and pianist.
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Considered one of the twentieth century's greatest conductors, he was music director of the Cleveland Orchestra of Cleveland, Ohio, and recorded much of the standard classical repertoire in Cleveland and with other orchestras.
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Hungary
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Musicians
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Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1897 to 1970 · aged 73
