Renowned conductor Roger Norrington, known for his historically informed performances, has died at 91. His son said he died Friday at his home near Exeter, England. Norrington led both period-instrument and modern orchestras, often favoring faster tempos and minimal vibrato. Over his five-decade career, he had leadership roles with ensembles that include Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra, Zurich Chamber Orchestra and New York’s Orchestra of St. Luke’s. He won a Grammy in 2001 for a recording with Joshua Bell and retired in 2021 after a celebrated career. Norrington, knighted in 1997, is survived by his three children. His work reshaped classical music performance practices.
