Georges Prêtre

Georges Prêtre (born 14 August 1924, Waziers, Nord, France - died 4 January 2017, Naves, Corrèze, France) was a French conductor. He conducted many of the world's leading orchestras including serving as principal guest conductor of the [a696225] 1986–1991. Prêtre conducted the Vienna New Year's Concert twice, in 2008 and in 2010, the only French conductor to have been appointed this role.