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Honorary Artistic Director<br />
in Memoriam<br />
Artistic Directors<br />
Erich Kunzel<br />
USA<br />
Erich Kunzel had an unwavering vision to bring the World Choir Games to Cincinnati USA<br />
and showcase the region’s rich musical heritage and <strong>com</strong>mitment to the arts. In June 2009,<br />
that vision became reality.<br />
The organizers of the 7 th World Choir Games have dedicated the Games to Erich Kunzel, the<br />
legendary conductor of the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra who passed away on September 1,<br />
2009 after a four-month battle with cancer.<br />
In a career spanning more than 50 years, Maestro Kunzel conducted orchestra across the<br />
globe, including appearances with the National Symphony, the Chicago Symphony and the<br />
Boston Pops, among others. He was presented with the National Medal of Arts by President<br />
and Mrs. George W. Bush, and was a 2009 inductee into the American Classical Music<br />
Hall of Fame.<br />
“From the start, we were so impressed with Erich’s boundless energy, passion and enthusiasm,<br />
and he was a key factor in why we chose Cincinnati for the Games in the first place.<br />
It is only fitting that we dedicate the 7 th World Choir Games in his honor. Erich’s talent<br />
and vision cannot be replaced, but the dedication will serve as a constant reminder about<br />
Cincinnati USA’s beloved favorite son who helped make it all possible.”<br />
Günter Titsch<br />
President INTERKULTUR & the World Choir Games<br />
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