Henry Mazer
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Henry Simon Mazer[2] ((1918-07-21)July 21, 1918 – (2002-08-01)August 1, 2002),[3][5][8] was an American and later Taiwanese conductor, recording artist[6] and music educator[2] who was the founding principal conductor[9] and music director of Taipei Philharmonic Orchestra from 1985 until suffering a stroke in February 2001.[5][10] Prior to his move to Taiwan, he was the conductor and associate conductor of major American symphonies including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.[5] He contributed greatly to the refinement of the performances of classical music in Taiwan, leading local musicians to gain recognition overseas.[11] There is a cultural center dedicated to him in Taipei.[12]
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Maestro[1] Henry Mazer | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Henry Simon Mazer[2] |
Also known as | 亨利·梅哲[2] |
Born | (1918-07-21)July 21, 1918[3][4] Pittsburgh[3][4] |
Died | August 1, 2002(2002-08-01) (aged 84)[3][5] Taipei[5][4] |
Genres | Classical music[2][6] |
Occupation(s) | Conductor, recording artist,[2][6]music educator[2] |
Years active | 1948–2002[2][6] |
Labels | Jingo Records [zh][7] |