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Honest, uncompromising and breathtakingly simple: Swedish conductor Herbert Blomstedt (1927-2026) loved the music more than himself

Honest, uncompromising and breathtakingly simple: Swedish conductor Herbert Blomstedt (1927-2026) loved the music more than himself

Herbert Blomstedt, the world's oldest active conductor, has died in Gothenburg at the age of 99. He was widely respected for his selfless approach to music and his commitment to performing only the compositions he truly loved.

Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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