Israel Yinon (11 January 1956 – 29 January 2015) was an Israeli conductor. He was a guest conductor with numerous orchestras around the world, including the Royal Philharmonic and the Vienna Symphony. He specialized in reviving works of forgotten German composers who were forbidden under Adolf Hitler.[1][2]
Israel Yinon | |
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![]() Yinon during rehearsals in 2003 | |
Born | |
Died | 29 January 2015 | (aged 59)
Occupation | Conductor |
Yinon died after collapsing onstage during a youth concert at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Switzerland.[2] He was 59.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "Israeli Conductor Yisrael Yinon Dead at 59". Arutz Sheva. 30 January 2015. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
- ^ a b "Conductor Dies After Collapsing on Stage". New York Times. 30 January 2015. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
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