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JMWO Montevideo 1989
1989
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JMWO Montevideo 1989

Conducted by Charles Dutoit, Richard Hoenich

The session
In 1989 JM World Orchestra brought together outstanding young musicians in Montevideo in Uruguay and in Buenos Aires and Cordoba in Argentina, for a performance under the guidance of world-class conductors such as the Swiss conductor Charles Dutoit and the Canadian conductor Richard Hoenich. In 1989 the first winter session was held in Berlin, but the first performance in South America. The JMWO in 1989 were made by 102 musicians from 30 countries.
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Year1989
LocationMontevideo (Uruguay) Buenos Aires, Cordoba (Argentina)
ConductorCharles Dutoit, Richard Hoenich
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The conductors.

Charles Dutoit
Conductor

Charles Dutoit

Charles Dutoit (born 1936) is a Swiss conductor internationally recognized for his long and highly influential leadership of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra (1980–2002), where he transformed the ensemble into one of the world’s leading orchestras through acclaimed recordings and international tours. He is especially admired for his interpretations of French repertoire, including composers such as Maurice Ravel and Claude Debussy, as well as for his refined orchestral sound and stylistic clarity. Throughout his career, Dutoit has held major artistic positions in Europe, North America, and Asia, building a strong international presence in both symphonic and operatic music.

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Richard Hoenich
Conductor

Richard Hoenich

Richard Hoenich is a conductor associated with orchestral performance and musical leadership, known for his work in concert preparation, collaboration with ensembles, and contribution to artistic programming. His activities have focused on rehearsing orchestras, shaping interpretative approaches, and supporting concert performances across a range of classical repertoire.

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