Role

:

Conductor  

Country

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Hungary

Birth

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August 28, 1929 in Budapest, Hungary

Death

:

April 16, 1973 in Tel Aviv, Israel

Period

:

Classical

 

 

Romantic

Genre

:

Choral

 

 

Opera

 

 

Orchestral

 

Istvan Kertesz was a Hungarian conductor who was born on August 28, 1929, in Budapest, Hungary. He was the son of a Jewish family, and his father was a tailor. Kertesz showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. He later studied at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest, where he focused on conducting. Kertesz began his career as a conductor in 1953, when he was appointed as the conductor of the Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra. He quickly gained a reputation as a talented and innovative conductor, and he was soon invited to conduct orchestras throughout Europe. In 1958, Kertesz made his debut with the London Symphony Orchestra, and he quickly became one of the orchestra's most popular conductors. He was known for his ability to bring out the best in the orchestra, and he was praised for his interpretations of the works of composers such as Beethoven, Brahms, and Mahler. Kertesz's career continued to flourish throughout the 1960s, and he was invited to conduct orchestras throughout the world. He made several recordings with the London Symphony Orchestra, including a highly acclaimed recording of Dvorak's New World Symphony. In 1967, Kertesz was appointed as the principal conductor of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. He quickly became a beloved figure in Israel, and he was praised for his ability to bring out the best in the orchestra. He also worked to promote classical music in Israel, and he was instrumental in the establishment of the Israel Chamber Orchestra. Kertesz's career was tragically cut short in 1973, when he died in a boating accident on the Danube River. He was only 44 years old at the time of his death, and his passing was a great loss to the world of classical music. Despite his short career, Kertesz left behind a legacy that continues to inspire musicians and music lovers around the world. He was known for his ability to bring out the best in orchestras, and he was praised for his innovative interpretations of classical works. He was also a beloved figure in Israel, where he worked to promote classical music and establish new orchestras. Kertesz received several awards and honors throughout his career, including the Order of Merit of the Hungarian Republic and the Israel Prize for Music. He was also posthumously awarded the Grammy Award for Best Orchestral Performance for his recording of Dvorak's New World Symphony with the London Symphony Orchestra. In conclusion, Istvan Kertesz was a talented and innovative conductor who left behind a legacy that continues to inspire musicians and music lovers around the world. Despite his short career, he made a significant impact on the world of classical music, and his contributions will be remembered for generations to come.

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