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Claudio Abbado is an Italian conductor and composer who has been active in the classical music scene since the 1950s. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest conductors of the 20th century. Abbado was born in Milan, Italy, on June 26, 1933. He began studying music at the age of six, and by the age of twelve he was already playing the piano and the violin. He went on to study at the Milan Conservatory, where he graduated with honors in 1954. Abbado's career began in 1957 when he was appointed assistant conductor of the La Scala Opera House in Milan. He went on to become the principal conductor of the La Scala Orchestra in 1968, and held the position until 1986. During this time, he conducted a number of world-renowned orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the Vienna Philharmonic. Abbado has also held a number of prestigious positions, including Music Director of the Vienna State Opera (1986-1991), Music Director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (1982-1991), and Music Director of the Berlin Philharmonic (1989-2002). In addition to his conducting career, Abbado has composed a number of works, including two operas, a symphony, and a number of chamber works. Abbado has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career, including the Grammy Award for Best Classical Album (1991), the Ernst von Siemens Music Prize (1995), and the Praemium Imperiale (2005). As of 2021, Claudio Abbado's net worth is estimated to be $10 million.

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Occupation music_department,soundtrack,actor
Age 81 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 26 June 1933
Birthday 26 June
Birthplace Milan, Italy
Date of death January 20, 2014
Died Place Bologna, Italy
Nationality Italy

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Claudio Abbado Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Claudio Abbado's Wife?

His wife is Giovanna Cavazzoni (m. 1956–1968), Gabriella Cantalupi (m. ?–2014)

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Wife Giovanna Cavazzoni (m. 1956–1968), Gabriella Cantalupi (m. ?–2014)
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Children Misha Mullov-Abbado, Daniele Abbado, Alessandra Abbado, Sebastian Abbado

Claudio Abbado Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Claudio Abbado worth at the age of 81 years old? Claudio Abbado’s income source is mostly from being a successful Music Department. He is from Italy. We have estimated Claudio Abbado's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Music Department

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Timeline

2002

He is known for his work on Minority Report (2002), Shutter Island (2010) and Elle (2016). He was married to Gabriella Cantalupi and Giovanna Cavazzoni.

2000

In 2000 was diagnosed with stomach cancer and later had surgery to remove a portion of his digestive system.

1991

Fathered a son, named Mikhael (born in 1991), with Russian violinist Viktoria Mullova, who was 30 years younger when she worked and lived with Abbado in London and in his Vienna penthouse for 5 years. Abbado left Mullova when she was on the 7th month of her pregnancy. Abbado pays maintenance for his son.

1986

Music Director at the Vienna State Opera (1986-1991).

1971

Italian-born conductor, best known for his work as Music Director for La Scala (1971 - 1986), then Music Director of Vienna Philharmonic (since 1971) and Vienna State Opera (1986 - 1991), London Symphony Orchestra (LSO, 1979 - 1987), and Berlin Philharmonic (1989 - 2002, and 2004 - present).

1968

Music Director of La Scala Opera House in Milan, Italy (1968-1986).

1933

Claudio Abbado was born on June 26, 1933 in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.