Is Lorin Maazel A-List?
No — Lorin Maazel is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 1972
Cleveland Orchestra Director
Lost A-list status in 2026
Dropped to B tier — Lasting Conducting Legacy
Ranking Timeline
Debut as Conductor
Makes his debut as a conductor at age eight.
European Conducting Career
Establishes a strong reputation in Europe.
Cleveland Orchestra Director
Appointed Music Director of the Cleveland Orchestra.
Orchestre National de France
Becomes music director Orchestre National de France.
Bavarian Radio Symphony
Music Director of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra.
NY Philharmonic Director
Becomes Music Director of the New York Philharmonic.
Lorin Maazel's Death
Maazel passes away on July 13, 2014.
Lasting Conducting Legacy
Remembered as one of the great conductors.
Last updated: February 25, 2026