Erich Kunzel, conductor of the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, died today at the age of 74. One of the icons of orchestral pops in the United States, his talents and his enthusiasm for the art form will be truly missed.
In the video below, Kunzel conducts the National Symphony Orchestra at the U.S. Capitol:
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Around the web:
Cincinnati Pops Erich Kunzel Tribute
The Cincinnati Enquirer: Erich Kunzel dies at 74
Updated 9/2/09:
The New York Times: Erich Kunzel, Maestro With an Irreverent Baton, Dies at 74
The Washington Post: Prince of Pops’ Directed Orchestra to Fame
NPR: Pops Conductor Erich Kunzel Dies At 74
The Plain Dealer: Erich Kunzel, Cincinnati Pops director, dies at 74
