Kurt Sanderling obituary

German conductor renowned for his interpretations of the work of his friend ShostakovichOf all the London orchestras waking up to the desirability of having a Grand Old Man among its roster of conductors, the Philharmonia moved quickest and chose most wisely. Its conductor emeritus since 1996, Kurt Sanderling, who has died aged 98, proved even more popular with awestruck orchestral players than with respectful audiences for his love, depth of understanding and disciplined attention to detail of ...

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