US EditionAcclaimed conductor Roger Norrington dead at age 91
- Sir Roger Norrington, a leading figure in the period-instrument movement, passed away at age 91 on July 18, 2025.
- Norrington was known for his pioneering recordings of Beethoven with the London Classical Players, which challenged traditional symphonic interpretations and earned significant acclaim.
- He founded the Schütz Choir in 1962 and the Early Opera Project during his esteemed career, influencing the classical music scene.
- Despite controversies over his fast tempos and non-vibrato interpretations, Norrington's persuasive critiques of traditionalists fueled his approach and left a lasting impact on classical music.
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Roger Norrington, a conductor hailed for his historically informed performances for more than half a century at the helm of orchestras in Europe and the United States, passed away. He was 91 years old. Norrington died on Friday at his home, his son Tom said on Saturday. Norrington lived on the outskirts of Exeter, England. Norrington directed both period instruments and modern orchestras, asking both guys to play without vibrate and generally to…
Norrington was considered one of the pioneers of historical performance practice.
An activist leader, a defender of the vibrato, Roger Norrington had become a controversial figure.
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He made his opera debut in Salzburg in January 1997 at Mozartwoche with "Mitridate". From 1997 to 2006 Norrington directed the Camerata Salzburg
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