BFF-31 Renowned Latvian maestro Mariss Jansons dies: Russian officials

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Renowned Latvian maestro Mariss Jansons dies: Russian officials

SAINT PETERSBURG, Dec 1, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – Renowned Latvian maestro Mariss
Jansons died at his home in Saint Petersburg where he lived, Russian
authorities said on Sunday. He was 76.

“Sincere gratitude for his great art will always remain with us,” Saint
Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov said in a statement, calling him “an
outstanding conductor”.

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