Christoph von Dohnányi, who led Cleveland Orchestra until 2002, dies at 95
September 8, 2025
Christoph von Dohnányi, the renowned conductor of the Cleveland Orchestra from 1984 to 2002, has died at age 95. The orchestra announced Monday that he died in Munich on Saturday. Dohnányi was celebrated for elevating the orchestra’s reputation, building on the work of previous directors George Szell and Lorin Maazel. Born in Berlin, he came from a distinguished musical family and studied under his grandfather. His career included significant roles with major orchestras and opera houses worldwide.