Maazel, Lorin#
b. Neuilly (France), March 6, 1930, conductor, violinist and composer. Educated in the USA, since the 1960s international engagements (e.g. London, Bayreuth, Vienna, Paris, New York, Berlin), concerts with all the leading orchestras of the world; 1982 to 1984 artistic director of the Vienna State Opera. 1994 and 1996 conducted the New Year's Concert of the Vienna Philharmonic; 1995 and 1996 conducted the opening performance of the Salzburg Festival.