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Swedish-American conductor Herbert Blomstedt, known as the world's oldest active conductor, died on November 4 at his home in Gothenburg, Sweden, at age 99, Yonhap reports, citing his management company. Born in 1927 in the U.S., he debuted in 1954 with the Stockholm Philharmonic and led the Dresden Staatskapelle (1975–1985), San Francisco Symphony (1985–1995), and Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra (1998–2005), according to the Chosun Ilbo. He was praised for conducting that respects composers' intentions through meticulous study, the Dong-A Ilbo reports. Korean outlets covered the news prominently, with the Hankyung noting his 70-year career and his last performance with the San Francisco Symphony in May.