RIP, Bernard Haitink
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https://www.classicfm.com/artists/bernard-haitink/renowned-dutch-conductor-dies-aged-92/
The great Dutch conductor Bernard Haitink has died aged 92 years old. Music management company Askonas Holt, who represented Haitink, confirmed that he died peacefully at home with his wife and family.
Born in the Netherlands on March 4, 1929, Haitink was raised by his parents Willem and Anna Clara, before studying the violin and conducting at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam.
Well-respected by both orchestras and audiences alike, Bernard’s life in music has been defined by his distinguished technique and an illustrious conducting career spanning more than 60 years.
From the Royal Opera House and Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra to the Staatskapelle Dresden, Bernard’s commitment to music has led him to collaborate with some of the world’s best-loved classical artists.
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RIP Maestro. Some of my favourite recordings were under his baton. Notably Beethoven’s 5th
piano concerto, DDS’ 7th and 13th Symphonies. I am sure there are others as he was often my “go to” conductor when I wasn’t sure which interpretation I should get. He certainly displaced Von Karajan in my preferences.
