Person in history
Bernard Haitink
Bernard Haitink, Dutch conductor and violinist (born 1929)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2021 · October 21
Their story
Who they were
Bernard Haitink, Dutch conductor and violinist (born 1929)
Why this date
Bernard Haitink appears on our October 21 calendar for 2021 as a death entry.
Sources
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Questions about Bernard Haitink
When did Bernard Haitink die?
October 21 2021.
Who else was born on this day?
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