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MILAN (Reuters) - Claudio Abbado, who decided to become a conductor after hearing a concert at La Scala at the age of eight and went on to lead the Milan opera company and top orchestras for more than ...

Claudio Abbado, one of the most sought-after conductors of his generation, died Monday in Bologna, Italy, at age 80. His death was announced by a spokesperson for Bologna's mayor, saying that it ...

Claudio Abbado, an Italian conductor who led several of the most storied orchestras of Europe into the modern era with his daring embrace of contemporary music and with the subtle flourishes of his ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by A collection of 257 CDs and eight DVDs released by Deutsche Grammophon offers the breadth of Abbado’s approach, and its legacy. By David Allen See ...

NEW YORK — Claudio Abbado, a conductor whose refined interpretations of a large symphonic and operatic repertory won him the directorships of several of the world’s most revered musical institutions — ...

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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 ...

ROME — Claudio Abbado, a star in the great generation of Italian conductors revered for developing a rapport with members of the world’s leading orchestras while still allowing them their independence ...

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, ...