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Georges Prêtre

Personb. 1924 · Waziers, France, France

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Georges Prêtre (14 August 1924 – 4 January 2017) was a French conductor celebrated for his authoritative interpretations of the French and Italian operatic repertoire. Born in Waziers, he studied at the Paris Conservatoire and quickly rose to prominence, becoming a regular guest at the Opéra de Paris and the Vienna State Opera. His long association with Maria Callas and his recordings with the Orchestre de Paris and the Vienna Philharmonic established him as one of the leading conductors of the post-war era.