David Zinman is an esteemed American conductor with a prestigious international career. Born on July 9, 1936, in New York City, Zinman has become known for his wide-ranging repertoire, distinct interpretations, and dedication to contemporary music. His career was greatly influenced by his studies with Pierre Monteux at the Monteux School and his time as an assistant conductor with the New York City Opera and the Netherlands Chamber Orchestra.

Zinman’s tenure at the helm of various prominent orchestras has established him as one of the key figures in the classical music world. He became the Music Director of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra in 1974 and later led the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra from 1985 to 1998, significantly raising their international profile. His role as Music Director of the Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich from 1995 to 2014 garnered him critical acclaim, particularly for his interpretations of Beethoven's and Mahler's symphonies. The recordings he made with the Tonhalle Orchestra, including the Grammy-winning performance of Henryk Górecki's Third Symphony, have been praised for their clarity and expressive depth.

David Zinman has maintained a busy guest-conducting schedule with the world's leading orchestras and a substantial discography that crosses many genres. His most recent releases demonstrate his versatile command over a diverse range of compositions, from the rich Romantic textures of Schumann's Piano Concerto, through the classical elegance of Mozart's Piano Concertos, to the complex modernism of Stravinsky's "Le Sacre du printemps." Zinman’s continued passion for both traditional and contemporary classical music cements his status as a living luminary in the orchestral realm.

Genres

Classical Performance

Orchestral Performance

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Latest Release

Schumann: Piano Concerto, Op. 54 - Strauss: Burleske

Hélène Grimaud•

David Zinman•

Richard Strauss•

Robert Schumann•

Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin

Album - 7 Tracks - Released December 16, 2022