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Claudio Abbado, the renowned Italian conductor who served as music director of the La Scala opera house in Milan for nearly 20 years and led such prestigious groups as the London Symphony Orchestra, has died at 80.
Jan. 20, 2014
When Claudio Abbado, the revered Italian conductor who died Monday, turned 80 last summer, record companies celebrated with several super-sized box sets of his recordings and videos.
Jan. 22, 2014
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Oct. 31, 2011
Obituaries
Claudio Abbado, a star in the great generation of Italian conductors who was revered by musicians in the world’s leading orchestras for developing a strong rapport with them while still allowing them their independence, died Monday.
Nov. 10, 2011
A former music director of opera houses in Milan and Vienna and symphonies in London and Berlin, Abbado was known for attention to detail and respect for players.
An Appreciation: The leader of several of the world’s top orchestras, Claudio Abbado championed youth orchestras, mentored Gustavo Dudamel and reached further heights late in life after a cancer diagnosis.
Jan. 21, 2014
About Abbado: Italian maestro Claudio Abbado, in West Berlin on Tuesday, led the Berlin Philharmonic in a rehearsal just hours before formally becoming leader of the world-famed orchestra.
Sept. 6, 1990
The Vienna Philharmonic played it safe Sunday night at Pasadena Civic Auditorium, where the orchestra appeared for a one-night stand under the auspices of the Ambassador Foundation.
March 17, 1987
Italian maestro Claudio Abbado has signed a seven-year contract with the Berlin Philharmonic, succeeding the late Herbert von Karajan.
Sept. 5, 1990