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George Sebastian

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George Sebastian · Arts & Literature

What

Orchestra conductor

When

1903, Budapest, Hungary — 1989, Paris, France

Where

Hungary · Germany · United States · France

Biography

George Sebastian is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Orchestra conductor

How & why

Born György Sebestyén in Budapest, George Sebastian was a Hungarian-French conductor associated with Wagner and the late-Romantic repertoire, who assisted Bruno Walter in Munich, held posts in the United States during the war years, and later conducted at the Paris Opera. He is listed among Jewish musicians in Jewish biographical sources.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music

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Orchestra conductor

1903

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music