Daniel Barenboim

Daniel Barenboim (born November 15, 1942) is an Argentinean-Israeli pianist and conductor.

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November 15 - 1942 - Argentinean - Israel - Pianist - Conductor

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He was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina; his parents were Russian Jews. He is now also an Israeli national. Barenboim first came to fame as a pianist but is now best-known as a conductor and for working with mixed orchestras of Arabs and Jews. In 2001, he sparked a controversy in Israel by conducting the music of Wagner.

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Buenos Aires - Argentina - Russian - Jew - Israeli - Arab - 2001 - Wagner

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