Lorin Maazel

French-American conductor (1930-2014)
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Lorin Maazel

Summary

Lorin Maazel is a human[1]. He was born in Neuilly-sur-Seine[2]. He was born on March 6, 1930[3]. He died in Rappahannock County[4]. He died on July 13, 2014[5]. He worked as a conductor[6], composer[7], music director[8], and violinist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (276 views/month, #7,151 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Lorin Maazel was born in Neuilly-sur-Seine[2].
  • Lorin Maazel died in Rappahannock County[4].
  • Lorin Maazel was born on March 6, 1930[3].
  • Lorin Maazel died on July 13, 2014[5].
  • Lorin Maazel's father was Lincoln Maazel[11].
  • Lorin Maazel was married to Dietlinde Turban[12].
  • Among Lorin Maazel's spouses was Israela Margalit[13].
  • A child of Lorin Maazel was Fiona Maazel[14].
  • Lorin Maazel held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Lorin Maazel held citizenship in France[16].
  • English was Lorin Maazel's native language[17].
  • Lorin Maazel worked as a conductor[6].
  • Lorin Maazel's professions included composer[7].
  • Lorin Maazel's professions included music director[8].
  • Lorin Maazel's professions included violinist[9].
  • Among Lorin Maazel's employers was Bayerischer Rundfunk[18].
  • Lorin Maazel's education included a stint at University of Pittsburgh[19].
  • Lorin Maazel's education included a stint at Peabody High School[20].
  • Lorin Maazel's education included a stint at Fanny Edel Falk Laboratory School[21].
  • Lorin Maazel was educated at Interlochen Center for the Arts[22].
  • Lorin Maazel received the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23].
  • Lorin Maazel received the Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[24].
  • Lorin Maazel received the Bavarian Order of Merit[25].
  • Lorin Maazel received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[26].
  • Lorin Maazel received the Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Lorin Maazel's place of birth was Neuilly-sur-Seine[2]. He was born on March 6, 1930[3]. His father was Lincoln Maazel[11]. English was his native language[17].

Education

Educated at University of Pittsburgh[19], a public–private partnership[28], in United States[29], founded in 1787[30], headquartered in Pittsburgh[31]; Peabody High School[20], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1911[34]; Fanny Edel Falk Laboratory School[21], a school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1931[37]; and Interlochen Center for the Arts[22], a boarding school[38], in United States[39], founded in 1928[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include conductor[6], composer[7], music director[8], and violinist[9]. Lorin Maazel was employed by Bayerischer Rundfunk[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23], a grade of an order[41], in Germany[42]; Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[24], a grade of an order[43], in Austria[44]; Bavarian Order of Merit[25], an order of merit[45], in Germany[46], founded in 1957[47]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[26], a grade of an order[48], in France[49]; Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording[27], a class of award[50], in United States[51], founded in 1961[52]; and Grammy Award for Best Orchestral Performance[53], a class of award[54], in United States[55], founded in 1959[56].

Personal Life

Spouses include Dietlinde Turban[12], a stage actor[57], b. 1957[58], of Germany[59], specialised in acting[60] and Israela Margalit[13], a pianist[61], b. 1944[62], of United States[63]. A child of Lorin Maazel was Fiona Maazel[14].

Death and Burial

Lorin Maazel died on July 13, 2014[5]. He died in Rappahannock County[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[64].

Why It Matters

Lorin Maazel ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (276 views/month, #7,151 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]

FAQs

Where was Lorin Maazel born?

Lorin Maazel was born in Neuilly-sur-Seine[2].

Where did Lorin Maazel die?

Lorin Maazel passed away in Rappahannock County[4].

Who were Lorin Maazel's parents?

Lorin Maazel's father was Lincoln Maazel[11].

Who was Lorin Maazel married to?

Lorin Maazel's spouses include Dietlinde Turban[12] and Israela Margalit[13].

What did Lorin Maazel do for work?

Lorin Maazel worked as conductor[6], composer[7], music director[8], and violinist[9].

Where did Lorin Maazel go to school?

Lorin Maazel was educated at University of Pittsburgh[19], Peabody High School[20], Fanny Edel Falk Laboratory School[21], and Interlochen Center for the Arts[22].

What awards did Lorin Maazel receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23], Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[24], Bavarian Order of Merit[25], and Officer of the Legion of Honour[26].

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  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [65] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [66] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation conductor, composer, music director +1
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    Shazam artist id 285980
    Award received Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria, Bavarian Order of Merit +11
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    Educated at University of Pittsburgh, Peabody High School, Fanny Edel Falk Laboratory School +1
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