Hilde Limondjian, Met Museum’s Longtime Concert Impresario, Dies at 89
Why it matters: Limondjian's passing marks the end of an era for the Met Museum's concert series after her 89 years.
- Hilde Limondjian gave New York debuts to artists including Cecilia Bartoli and Peter Serkin.
- Limondjian introduced new music by Philip Glass and other contemporary composers.
- The Met Museum benefited from Limondjian's long tenure as concert impresario, enriching its musical offerings.
Hilde Limondjian, the Metropolitan Museum of Art's influential concert impresario for decades, has passed away at 89. She was instrumental in shaping New York's classical music scene by orchestrating the debuts of renowned artists such as Cecilia Bartoli and Peter Serkin, while also championing new music from composers like Philip Glass.
