Dorati, Antal

Conductor of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra 1977-1980.

Antal Dorati was a regal, Hungarian-born American with an international reputation and a fiery personal style. Under his strengthening influence, the Orchestra began recording again with resounding success. Dorati's DSO recording of Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring was the first CD to win the prestigious Grand Prix du Disque. In 1979, Dorati took the DSO on its first European tour, garnering rave reviews and standing ovations along the way. He resigned in 1980 and became conductor laureate.