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Also Known As	Lorin Varencove Maazel
Born	March 6, 1930 • Neuilly-sur-Seine • France
Died	July 13, 2014 (aged 84) • Virginia
Awards And Honors	Grammy Award (2004) • Grammy Award (1984) • Grammy Award (1976)

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