Background
Mester, Jorge was born on April 10, 1935 in Mexico City. Son of Victor and Margarita (Knöpfler) Mester. came to the United States, 1946, naturalized, 1968.
Mester, Jorge was born on April 10, 1935 in Mexico City. Son of Victor and Margarita (Knöpfler) Mester. came to the United States, 1946, naturalized, 1968.
Bachelor of Science, Juilliard School Music, 1957. Master of Science, Juilliard School Music, 1958. Studied conducting with, Jean Morel.
Studied conducting with, Leonard Bernstein. Studied conducting with, Abert Wolff.
Faculty, Juilliard School Music, 1956-1968; chairman conducting studies, Juilliard School Music, since 1980.