Europe, April 1st, 1996
Kurt Masur is a hero and a musician in the truest sense of both words. He was among the 'Leipzig Six' who risked their lives during a non-violent demonstration and was even offered a chance to run for president in the East German State which he declined in favor of music. He has been the musical director of the New York Philharmonic since 1991. The batonless conductor communicates with his musicians through simply through his hands and body movements.
Kurt Masur, a man of undisputed charm whose conducting not only appeals to the intellect but also to the heart, has been Kapellmeister (musical...
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