André Cluytens
French conductor
Died when: 62 years 69 days (746 months)Star Sign: Aries
André Cluytens (French pronunciation: [ɑ̃dʁe klɥitɛ̃s], Dutch pronunciation: [ɑn'dreː 'klœytəns]; born Augustin Zulma Alphonse Cluytens; 26 March 1905 – 3 June 1967) was a Belgian-born French conductor who was active in the concert hall, opera house and recording studio.
His repertoire extended from Viennese classics through French composers to 20th century works.Although much of his career was spent in France, he was the first French conductor at Bayreuth in 1955; he also conducted The Ring and Parsifal at La Scala.
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