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John Nelson

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John Nelson was born on December 6, 1941, in San Jose, Costa Rica. He is a conductor known for his work with classical repertoire, notably including performances of Hector Berlioz's opera Les Troyens. Nelson's career has been primarily focused on orchestral and operatic conducting, contributing to the interpretation and presentation of 19th-century French music among other classical works. His work has been recognized in the context of classical music performance and conducting.

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