Claudio Abbado

Claudio Abbado (1933–2014) was an Italian conductor, politician and pianist.

Overview

Born at Milan in 1933, died at Bologna in 2014.

In detail

Claudio Abbado studied at Milan Conservatory, Accademia Musicale Chigiana and University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. training under Michelangelo Abbado, Bruno Bettinelli and Antonino Votto is recorded. the recorded working language is Italian.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are classical music and opera.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Berlin and Rome. Employment is recorded with Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia. Positions recorded include Italian senator for life. Membership is recorded of Berlin Philharmonic.

Work by Claudio Abbado is recorded in the collections of Victoria and Albert Museum.

Distinctions recorded are Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, Ring of Honour of the City of Vienna and Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Claudio Abbado”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q151608: Claudio Abbado

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