Leon Eugene Barzin

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Leon Eugene Barzin

Birth
Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium
Death
29 Apr 1999 (aged 98)
Naples, Collier County, Florida, USA
Burial
Bronx, Bronx County, New York, USA GPS-Latitude: 40.8847417, Longitude: -73.8741972
Plot
Arbutus Plot, Sec. 181, Grave 4
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Conductor, Mr. Barzin was founder of the National Orchestral Association, a founder and musical director of the New York City Ballet and of its precursor in the 1940's and 50's, He served as music director of the ballet company until 1958, when he went to Paris to conduct and teach. Mr. Barzin Retired from conducting in 1976.
Conductor, Mr. Barzin was founder of the National Orchestral Association, a founder and musical director of the New York City Ballet and of its precursor in the 1940's and 50's, He served as music director of the ballet company until 1958, when he went to Paris to conduct and teach. Mr. Barzin Retired from conducting in 1976.