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Charles Munch

Alsacian conductor and violinist, born 26 September 1891 in Strasbourg, German Empire (now France), and died 6 November 1968 in Richmond, Virginia, USA. Noted for his mastery of the French orchestral repertoire, he was best known as music director of the . Son of organist and choir director Ernst Münch, he was the fifth of six children. He was the brother of conductor (1890-1970) and the cousin of conductor and composer (1893-1983). Chief conductor of: • (1935–1938) • (1938–1946) • (1949–1962), Musical Director • (1967–1968)