Leinsdorf, Erich#
Leinsdorf, Erich, b. Vienna, Feb. 4, 1912, d. Zurich (Switzerland), Sept. 11, 1993, conductor. Pupil of B. Walter and A. Toscanini (Salzburg Festival 1934-1937). At the Metropolitan opera as a result of mediation by L. Lehmann, 1937; musical director of the New York City Opera, 1956-1957, musical adviser of R. Bing at the Metropolitan Opera, 1957-1962. L. strove to introduce German works in the USA (e.g. R. Wagner) and conducted at the Vienna State Opera (e.g.1984 E. Krenek´s "Karl V").
Works#
Cadenza: a Musical Career, 1976 (autobiography); E. L. on music, 1997.