Henry Mazer
Maestro Henry Mazer | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Henry Simon Mazer |
| Also known as | 亨利·梅哲 |
| Born | July 21, 1918 Pittsburgh |
| Died | August 1, 2002 (aged 84) Taipei |
| Genres | Classical music |
| Occupation(s) | Conductor, recording artist,music educator |
| Years active | 1948–2002 |
| Labels | Jingo Records |
Henry Simon Mazer (July 21, 1918 – August 1, 2002), was an American and later Taiwanese conductor, recording artist and music educator who was the founding principal conductor and music director of Taipei Philharmonic Orchestra from 1985 until suffering a stroke in February 2001. Prior to his move to Taiwan, he was the conductor and associate conductor of major American symphonies including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. He contributed greatly to the refinement of the performances of classical music in Taiwan, leading local musicians to gain recognition overseas. There is a cultural center dedicated to him in Taipei.