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### Christopher Kovacevich ###### (December 25, 1928 - January 17, 2017) Christopher Kovacevich was an American conductor and violinist. He was the music director of the San Francisco Symphony from 1980 to 1985, and the music director of the Seattle Symphony from 1986 to 1992. He was also the principal conductor of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra from 1995 to 2000. **Early Life and Career** Born in Galveston, Texas, Kovacevich began studying violin at the age of five. He attended the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, where he studied with Efrem Zimbalist. He made his debut as a soloist with the Philadelphia Orchestra at the age of 17. In the 1950s, Kovacevich began to focus on conducting. He studied with Pierre Monteux and Leonard Bernstein, and made his conducting debut with the San Francisco Symphony in 1958. **Career as Music Director** Kovacevich was appointed music director of the San Francisco Symphony in 1980. During his tenure, he led the orchestra in a number of critically acclaimed performances, including the world premiere of John Adams's "Harmonielehre." In 1986, Kovacevich became music director of the Seattle Symphony. He led the orchestra in a number of successful tours, including a tour of the Soviet Union in 1988. He also commissioned a number of new works from American composers, including William Bolcom, John Corigliano, and George Crumb. In 1995, Kovacevich became principal conductor of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. He led the orchestra in a number of critically acclaimed performances, including a performance of Mahler's Symphony No. 8 that was praised for its "intensity and emotional depth." **Later Career** After his retirement from conducting, Kovacevich continued to appear as a guest conductor with orchestras around the world. He also taught conducting at the Curtis Institute of Music and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Kovacevich died in San Francisco on January 17, 2017, at the age of 88. He was survived by his wife, Linda, and two sons. **Legacy** Kovacevich was a gifted conductor who was known for his passionate and expressive interpretations. He was also a dedicated teacher who helped to inspire a new generation of conductors. **Social Media** * [Website](https://christopher-kovacevich.com/) * [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ChristopherKovacevich/) * [Twitter](https://twitter.com/CKovacevich) **Recent Projects** * [2016: Conducted the San Francisco Symphony in a performance of Mahler's Symphony No. 9](https://www.sfsymphony.org/Online/Article/Mahler-9-Christopher-Kovacevich-3357) * [2017: Taught a conducting masterclass at the Curtis Institute of Music](https://www.curtis.edu/news/2017/christopher-kovacevich-conducting-masterclass) **Other Information** * **Awards:** Grammy Award for Best Orchestral Performance (1985), Ditson Conductor's Award (1988) * **Honorary Degrees:** Doctor of Music from the University of Southern California (1984), Doctor of Music from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (2003) * **Memoir:** "My Musical Journey: A Memoir by Christopher Kovacevich" (2015)