Former principal conductor of New York Philharmonic Pierre Boulez passes away
Q. Pierre Boulez, one of the leading figures in Parisian music who passed away recently led which famous orchestra during the 1970s?- Published on 08 Jan 16a. New York Philharmonic
b. BBC Symphony Orchestra
c. Chicago Symphony
d. Both a and b
ANSWER: Both a and b
Pierre Boulez, former principal conductor of the NY Philharmonic who was also a famous composer and teacher passed away in Baden-Baden Germany at the age of 90. Known for conducting musicals like Wagner and Mahler, he was born in Montbrison, France. He studied mathematics in youth before switching to music. He was trained in 12 tone composition. He conducted an enormous range from Mahler to Beethoven and Stockhausen.
