Jan Walter Susskind (May 1, 1913 - March 25, 1980) was a Czech-born British conductor. May 1 is the 121st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (122nd in leap years). ... 1913 is a common year starting on Wednesday. ... March 25 is the 84th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (85th in leap years). ... 1980 is a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... Conductor can mean different things in different contexts: In science and engineering, a conductor is material which contains movable electric charges in which an electric current can be produced. ...
Susskind conducted the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (1956-1965) and the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra (1968-1975). The Toronto Symphony Orchestra is a leading Canadian orchestra. ... The Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra (SLSO) was founded in 1880, making it the second oldest symphony in the United States after the New York Philharmonic. ...
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Short biography (http://www.bach-cantatas.com/Bio/Susskind-Walter.htm)
The distinguished Czech-born English conductor, WalterSusskind (originally, Jan Süsskind), studied composition with Suk and Karel Hába and piano with Hoffmeister at the Prague Conservatory.
WalterSusskind made his debut as a conductor in 1934 with La Traviata at the German Opera in Prague.
WalterSusskind was a highly accomplished conductor, being a technically secure and polished musician.
When, in 1968, WalterSusskind was named Music Director of the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra, he was the most accomplished conductor yet to assume the post.
Formerly Music Director of the Toronto Symphony and Director of the Aspen Music Festival, WalterSusskind appeared regularly with the major orchestras of Europe, the United Kingdom, and North America.
Susskind was also known as a great mentor of young conductors.
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