Herbert Blomstedt
The renowned conductor Herbert Blomstedt, who at 97 years old continues to conduct concerts in Europe and the USA, is known for his precise phrasing and analytical accuracy. A Swedish classical music conductor, he has worked with numerous major orchestras, including as Music Director of the San Francisco Symphony from 1985 to 1995. A devout Seventh-day Adventist, Blomstedt views performances as an expression of his religious devotion. Born in the USA to Swedish parents and trained in Uppsala, New York, Darmstadt, and Basel, his career began in 1954 with the Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra and spans more than 60 years of musical activity.