Biography
Raymond John Leppard (11 August 1927 – 22 October 2019) was a British-American conductor, harpsichordist, composer and editor. In the 1960s, he played a prime role in the rebirth of interest in Baroque music; in particular, he was one of the first major conductors to perform Baroque opera, reviving works by Claudio Monteverdi and Francesco Cavalli. He conducted operas at major international opera houses and festivals, including the Glyndebourne Festival where he led the world premiere of Nicholas Maw's The Rising of the Moon, the Metropolitan Opera and the Royal Opera House. He composed film scores such as Lord of the Flies and Alfred the Great.
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GenderMale
Birthday1927-08-11
Deathday2019-10-22 (92 years old)
Birth NameRaymond John Leppard
Birth PlaceLondon, United Kingdom
CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom
Awardshonorary doctor of Purdue University, Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Commander of the Order of the British Empire
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