Maestro Maazel On Life After N.Y. Philharmonic
Jul 2nd, 2009 · After conducting the world's most famous orchestra for seven years, Lorin Maazel gave his last performance June 27. But, at 79, Maazel has now launched a two-week festival on a Virginia farm, and he also intends to teach aspiring conductors. Maazel tells NPR about what it takes to be a successful conductor.