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American Conductor Arthur Fiedler Died On This Day in 1979 [ON-THIS-DAY]
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American conductor Arthur Fiedler died on this day in 1979 - aged 84
American conductor Arthur Fiedler died on this day in 1979 - aged 84.
Maestro Fiedler is remembered as the long-time principal conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra – a position he held for over 50 years.
He passed away in his Massachusetts home, from cardiac arrest, whilst studying scores.
TCHAIKOVSKY | 1812 OVERTURE | ARTHUR FIEDLER & BOSTON POPS | 1976 BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
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