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Herbert Blomstedt, conductor of great orchestras for seven decades, dies at 99

NPR News·November 4, 2026·1 min read

Herbert Blomstedt, the American-born Swedish conductor who led major orchestras for seven decades, died at 99. Known for his modest demeanor and enduring passion, he conducted with no-nonsense insight and integrity well into his 90s, falling in love with music anew throughout his career.

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