Conductor Herbert Blomstedt (99) has passed away

Herbert Blomstedt, the Swedish conductor, passed away at the age of 99. He was known for his humility and dedication to music, having conducted the Concertgebouw Orchestra numerous times. Born in 1927 in the U.S. to Swedish parents, he debuted with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in Stockholm in 1954. Blomstedt held prominent positions with orchestras in Germany and the U.S., earning multiple awards including two Grammys. His last performance was in May with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, where he faced health challenges. He is survived by four daughters and seven grandchildren.