Klaus Tennstedt

German conductor (1926-1998).

Born June 6th, 1926 in Merseburg. [ref]

Died January 11th, 1998 at 71 years old in Heikendorf (lip and oral cavity carcinoma). [ref]

Occupations
concertmaster, conductor
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