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David Zinman

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David Zinman · Arts & Literature

What

Orchestra conductor

When

1936, New York City, United States

Where

United States · Switzerland

Biography

David Zinman is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Orchestra conductor

How & why

David Zinman is an American conductor who led the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and the Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich, winning multiple Grammy Awards, including for his recordings of Górecki's Third Symphony and the Beethoven symphonies. He was Jewish, born to a Jewish family in New York City. He is known for historically informed interpretations and for championing contemporary composers.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music

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Orchestra conductor

1936

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music