Germany awards Herbert Blomstedt its top honour
NewsThe Swedish conductor, 95 has been presented with the Great Cross of Merit with Star of the Federal Republic of Germany by Saxony’s Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer.
The laudatio for the lifetime achievement award says the Blomestedt ‘significantly expanded and shaped Leipzig’s status as an internationally important music city during his tenure as Gewandhaus Kapellmeister and beyond.’
Congratulations Herbert! I can’t even begin to imagine being still alive at age 95. I’m glad you have been able to bless people with music for that long!