Franz Welser-Möst
Franz Welser-Möst is an acclaimed Austrian conductor known for his work with prestigious orchestras, including the Vienna Philharmonic. Born in 1960, he has gained international recognition for his interpretations of both classical and contemporary repertoire. As the Chief Conductor of the Vienna State Opera and the Cleveland Orchestra, he has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. In 2025, he was in the news for conducting the Radetzky March at the Musikverein as part of celebrations marking the 200th anniversary of the work's composer, Johann Strauss Sr.
Born on Aug 16, 1960 (64 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Germany | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 51,119 | $3,845,000 | 2,346$ |
| Totals | 1 | 83,783,942 | 51,119 | $3,845,000 | 2,346$ |
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Germany:
Franz Welser-Möst is conducting a suite to Richard Strauss' 'Rosenkavalier'.
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Switzerland:
Franz Welser-Möst had to cancel his performances due to illness.
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Slovenia:
Franz Welser-Möst is the conductor leading the Vienna Philharmonic concert at the Ljubljana Festival.
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United Kingdom:
Franz Welser-Möst conducts the Vienna Philharmonic at the Proms.
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Switzerland:
Franz Welser-Möst is noted for his clear and balanced interpretation of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony at the Lucerne Festival.
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Austria:
Franz Welser-Möst is mentioned as the conductor with the Wiener Philharmoniker at the Musikverein.
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