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[Conductor] Blomstedt, Herbert. (b. 1927) [Schmidt-Isserstedt, Hans. (1900–1973)]. Autograph Letter about Schmidt-Isserstedt. Autograph letter. 1 page. Lucerne, Oct. 22, 1990. On letterhead of the San Francisco Symphony, the Swedish conductor notes that he is "sorry to say, Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt is not 'among the living' anymore," gives various biographical details and notes that "he was a wonderful musician, and a wonderful human being with a great sense of humor. I miss him very much..." Blomstedt, a devout Seventh-day Adventist, signs "May the Lord grant you continuous Peace and Joy. Sincerely, Herbert Blomstedt."
Music Director or Principal Conductor of the Norrköping Symphony Orchestra (1954–1962), Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra (1962–1968), Danish Radio Symphony (1967–1977) and Swedish Radio Symphony (1977–1982), from 1975-1985, Blomstedt served as chief conductor of the Dresdner Staatskapelle, in the process making many well-regarded recordings, including works of Richard Strauss and the complete Beethoven and Schubert symphonies, and leading the orchestra on international tours. Music director of the San Francisco Symphony from 1985 to 1995, he made numerous prize-winning recordings for London/Decca, winning two Grammy Awards, a Gramophone Award and a Grand Prix du Disque. After leaving CA, he held principal conductorships with the North German Radio Symphony (1996–1998) and Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra (1998–2005).
The German conductor/composer Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt (1900-1973) studied with Schreker, and went on to lead the Hamburg State Opera, the Berlin State Opera and later the North German Radio Symphony Orchestra.
Music Director or Principal Conductor of the Norrköping Symphony Orchestra (1954–1962), Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra (1962–1968), Danish Radio Symphony (1967–1977) and Swedish Radio Symphony (1977–1982), from 1975-1985, Blomstedt served as chief conductor of the Dresdner Staatskapelle, in the process making many well-regarded recordings, including works of Richard Strauss and the complete Beethoven and Schubert symphonies, and leading the orchestra on international tours. Music director of the San Francisco Symphony from 1985 to 1995, he made numerous prize-winning recordings for London/Decca, winning two Grammy Awards, a Gramophone Award and a Grand Prix du Disque. After leaving CA, he held principal conductorships with the North German Radio Symphony (1996–1998) and Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra (1998–2005).
The German conductor/composer Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt (1900-1973) studied with Schreker, and went on to lead the Hamburg State Opera, the Berlin State Opera and later the North German Radio Symphony Orchestra.
[Conductor] Blomstedt, Herbert. (b. 1927) [Schmidt-Isserstedt, Hans. (1900–1973)]. Autograph Letter about Schmidt-Isserstedt. Autograph letter. 1 page. Lucerne, Oct. 22, 1990. On letterhead of the San Francisco Symphony, the Swedish conductor notes that he is "sorry to say, Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt is not 'among the living' anymore," gives various biographical details and notes that "he was a wonderful musician, and a wonderful human being with a great sense of humor. I miss him very much..." Blomstedt, a devout Seventh-day Adventist, signs "May the Lord grant you continuous Peace and Joy. Sincerely, Herbert Blomstedt."
Music Director or Principal Conductor of the Norrköping Symphony Orchestra (1954–1962), Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra (1962–1968), Danish Radio Symphony (1967–1977) and Swedish Radio Symphony (1977–1982), from 1975-1985, Blomstedt served as chief conductor of the Dresdner Staatskapelle, in the process making many well-regarded recordings, including works of Richard Strauss and the complete Beethoven and Schubert symphonies, and leading the orchestra on international tours. Music director of the San Francisco Symphony from 1985 to 1995, he made numerous prize-winning recordings for London/Decca, winning two Grammy Awards, a Gramophone Award and a Grand Prix du Disque. After leaving CA, he held principal conductorships with the North German Radio Symphony (1996–1998) and Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra (1998–2005).
The German conductor/composer Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt (1900-1973) studied with Schreker, and went on to lead the Hamburg State Opera, the Berlin State Opera and later the North German Radio Symphony Orchestra.
Music Director or Principal Conductor of the Norrköping Symphony Orchestra (1954–1962), Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra (1962–1968), Danish Radio Symphony (1967–1977) and Swedish Radio Symphony (1977–1982), from 1975-1985, Blomstedt served as chief conductor of the Dresdner Staatskapelle, in the process making many well-regarded recordings, including works of Richard Strauss and the complete Beethoven and Schubert symphonies, and leading the orchestra on international tours. Music director of the San Francisco Symphony from 1985 to 1995, he made numerous prize-winning recordings for London/Decca, winning two Grammy Awards, a Gramophone Award and a Grand Prix du Disque. After leaving CA, he held principal conductorships with the North German Radio Symphony (1996–1998) and Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra (1998–2005).
The German conductor/composer Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt (1900-1973) studied with Schreker, and went on to lead the Hamburg State Opera, the Berlin State Opera and later the North German Radio Symphony Orchestra.