BERLIN -- German conductor Wolfgang Sawallisch, acclaimed for his unpretentious leadership of the Bavarian State Opera and the Philadelphia Orchestra, has died. He was 89.
The Munich-based Bavarian State Opera, which Mr. Sawallisch led from 1971 to 1992, said he died Friday at home.Mr. Sawallisch also conducted the Bayreuth Festival, the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, the London Philharmonic, La Scala in Milan and Tokyo's NHK Orchestra.Born in Munich in 1923, Mr. Sawallisch began his career after World War II.Have more to add? News tip? Tell us
