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Raymond Leppard

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British conductor and harpsichordist (1927-2019)

United KingdomMusiciansLived 1927 to 2019 · aged 92
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Raymond John Leppard was a British-American conductor, harpsichordist, composer and editor.

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Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
honorary doctor of Purdue University

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About this person

Raymond John Leppard was a British-American conductor, harpsichordist, composer and editor. In the 1960s, he played a prime role in the rebirth of interest in Baroque music; in particular, he was one of the first major conductors to perform Baroque opera, reviving works by Claudio Monteverdi, Francesco Cavalli and Jean-Philippe Rameau. He conducted operas at major international opera houses and festivals, including the Glyndebourne Festival where he led the world premiere of Nicholas Maw's The Rising of the Moon, the Metropolitan Opera and the Royal Opera House. He composed film scores such as Lord of the Flies and Alfred the Great.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1927 to 2019 · aged 92
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17 languages

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