I am so sorry to hear this news. He was an amazing conductor but more important a very giving human being. I was very fortunate to have worked with Maestro Rudel several times on many productions. He was one of the smartest men I have ever spoken to about music. It must have broken his heart to watch as his beloved NYC Opera was torn apart.
He was a true gentleman and he will be missed.
RIP Maestro!
RIP Maestro Rudel
Updated On: 6/26/14 at 03:39 PM
This is a good reminder to look for a CD of one my favorite old LPs: "Welcome to Vienna," with Beverly Sills and Rudel conducting (I think) the London Phil.
Farewell to a NYC legend.
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