Charles Münch

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Charles Münch (September 26, 1891 – November 6, 1968) was a French conductor and violinist.

Münch was born in Strasbourg. He had a career as a violinist, being leader of the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra under Wilhelm Furtwangler and Bruno Walter from 1926 to 1933, before making his conducting debut in Paris. He was principal conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra from 1949 to 1962, becoming the first to take them overseas. In 1967 he founded the Orchestre de Paris. He excelled in the modern French repertoire and is considered to be an authoritative performer of Berlioz. His discopraphy (yet to be compiled) is extensive both in Boston (on RCA) and at his european posts and guest conducting (on various labels). He died in Richmond, Virginia while on an American tour with them.

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