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Lorin Maazel (born March 6, 1930 – August 13, 2014) was an American conductor, violinist, and composer. He was one of the most versatile and influential figures in classical music during the second half of the 20th century.

Maazel was born in New York City to Ukrainian-Jewish parents. He began studying violin at the age of five and made his professional debut as a violinist at the age of 11 with the New York Philharmonic. He continued his violin studies with Ivan Galamian and later with Nathan Milstein.

Maazel's conducting career began in 1954 when he conducted the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. He went on to hold prominent positions with the Cleveland Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, and the Munich Philharmonic. Maazel was also the founder and conductor of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra from 1973 to 1982.

Maazel was known for his meticulous attention to detail and his ability to bring out the best in orchestras. He was a frequent guest conductor with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the London Symphony Orchestra.

In addition to his conducting career, Maazel was also a composer. His works include operas, ballets, and orchestral pieces. His most famous composition is probably the opera "1984," based on George Orwell's novel.

Maazel was a recipient of numerous awards and honors, including the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and the National Medal of Arts. He was also a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters and the American Philosophical Society.

Maazel retired from conducting in 2010 due to health issues. He died on August 13, 2014, at the age of 84.
Lorin Maazel (born March 6, 1930 – August 13, 2014) was an American conductor, violinist, and composer. He was one of the most versatile and influential figures in classical music during the second half of the 20th century.

Maazel was born in New York City to Ukrainian-Jewish parents. He began studying violin at the age of five and made his professional debut as a violinist at the age of 11 with the New York Philharmonic. He continued his violin studies with Ivan Galamian and later with Nathan Milstein.

Maazel's conducting career began in 1954 when he conducted the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. He went on to hold prominent positions with the Cleveland Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, and the Munich Philharmonic. Maazel was also the founder and conductor of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra from 1973 to 1982.

Maazel was known for his meticulous attention
Lorin Maazel was born on March 6, 1930.
Lorin Maazel (born March 6, 1930 – August 13, 2014) was an American conductor, violinist, and composer
Lorin Maazel passed away on August 13, 2014.
Lorin Maazel (born March 6, 1930 – August 13, 2014) was an American conductor, violinist, and composer
Lorin Maazel was an American conductor.
Lorin Maazel (born March 6, 1930 – August 13, 2014) was an American conductor, violinist, and composer
Lorin Maazel was a violinist.
Lorin Maazel (born March 6, 1930 – August 13, 2014) was an American conductor, violinist, and composer
Lorin Maazel was a composer.
Lorin Maazel (born March 6, 1930 – August 13, 2014) was an American conductor, violinist, and composer
He was one of the most versatile figures in classical music during the second half of the 20th century.
 He was one of the most versatile and influential figures in classical music during the second half of the 20th century
He was one of the most influential figures in classical music during the second half of the 20th century.
 He was one of the most versatile and influential figures in classical music during the second half of the 20th century
Maazel was born in New York City.
Maazel was born in New York City to Ukrainian-Jewish parents
He began studying violin at the age of five.
 He began studying violin at the age of five and made his professional debut as a violinist at the age of 11 with the New York Philharmonic
He made his professional debut with the New York Philharmonic.
 He began studying violin at the age of five and made his professional debut as a violinist at the age of 11 with the New York Philharmonic
He continued his violin studies with Ivan Galamian.
 He continued his violin studies with Ivan Galamian and later with Nathan Milstein
He continued his violin studies with Nathan Milstein.
 He continued his violin studies with Ivan Galamian and later with Nathan Milstein
Maazel's conducting career began in 1954.
Maazel's conducting career began in 1954 when he conducted the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Maazel was the founder of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra.
 Maazel was also the founder and conductor of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra from 1973 to 1982
Maazel was the conductor of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra.
 Maazel was also the founder and conductor of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra from 1973 to 1982
Maazel was the founder and conductor of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra from 1973 to 1982.
 Maazel was also the founder and conductor of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra from 1973 to 1982