At 97, This Conductor Is Modest and Extraordinary
When Herbert Blomstedt, the oldest major conductor active today, led the Vienna Philharmonic, age was only one factor in his remarkable artistry.
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Review: At 95, a Conductor Is Still Showing New Facets
Herbert Blomstedt introduced the New York Philharmonic to a piece he premiered in Stockholm 59 years ago.