Blomstedt was music director of the San Francisco Symphony from 1985 to 1995. He led the orchestra on regular tours of Europe and Asia, and made numerous prize-winning recordings …

Jan 23, 2025 · The Swedish conductor Herbert Blomstedt has suffered a fall, and as a consequence, will withdraw from a number of his planned concert appearances through to at …

After another fall, just before his 95th birthday last year, Blomstedt was hospitalized but recovered fully and resumed travel, continuing to conduct in Europe and beyond. Just two months ago, …

Since 2019, he is an Honorary Member of the Vienna Philharmonic. Herbert Blomstedt holds several honorary doctorates, is an elected member of the Royal Swedish Music Academy, and …

Aug 2, 2024 · When Herbert Blomstedt, the oldest major conductor active today, led the Vienna Philharmonic, age was only one factor in his remarkable artistry.

4 days ago · Conductor Laureate Herbert Blomstedt returned to lead the San Francisco Symphony at Davies Symphony Hall on Thursday, Jan. 30 | Credit: Stefan Cohen This time …

5 days ago · Conductor Laureate Herbert Blomstedt returned to lead the San Francisco Symphony at Davies Symphony Hall on Thursday, Jan. 30. Photo: Stefan Cohen/San …

Herbert Blomstedt is considered a specialist in the symphonies of Anton Bruckner and the works of Johannes Brahms, whose music – according to the conductor – “warms the heart and …

s Music Director. In his decade at the Orchestra's helm, from September 1985 through the end of the 1994–95 season, he led the San Francisco Symphony to worl wide recognition. Together, …

1 day ago · Well, the veteran conductor Herbert Blomstedt (who turned 97 last summer) took to the stage at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco last week and led the orchestra, the San …