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Herbert Blomstedt

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Maestro Blomstedt, Approaching His 90th BirthdayBeethoven with the Leipzig Gewandhaus OrchestraSymphony No. 6, Pastoral, & No. 7The Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, one of the worlds most prestigious orchestras, boasts the longest-standing tradition. As music director of the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra from 1998 to 2005, Blomstedt earned the orchestras unwavering trust over the course of seven years. He continues to take the podium regularly as its honorary conductor. This video features live recordings of Beethovens Symphonies Nos. 6 and 7, performed in 2015 and 2016 at the Gewandhaus Concert Hall, the orchestras home venue. From the Pastoral, brimming with lyricism and vitality, to Symphony No. 7, which captivates the listener with its tension and drive, Bromsstedts conductingwith his long arms sweeping wideexudes a vibrant energy. Bromsstedt will celebrate his 90th birthday in July 2017.