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John Axelrod
Who
John Axelrod · Arts & Literature
What
Orchestra conductor
When
1966, Houston, Texas, United States
Where
United States · Europe
Biography
John Axelrod is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Orchestra conductor
How & why
Axelrod is an American orchestral conductor who has led ensembles including the Orchestre National des Pays de la Loire, the Lucerne Symphony Orchestra and the Real Orquesta Sinfónica de Sevilla, known for imaginative programming that bridges classical and contemporary repertoire. He studied at Harvard and with Leonard Bernstein. He is documented among notable Jewish figures in music.
Sources & external links
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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music
Contributions & Sources
Orchestra conductor
1966
Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music
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