Background
Sasson, Michel was born on May 18, 1935 in Alexandria, Egypt. Son of Albert Mentech and Rosa (Gormezano) Sasson. came to the United States, 1958.
Sasson, Michel was born on May 18, 1935 in Alexandria, Egypt. Son of Albert Mentech and Rosa (Gormezano) Sasson. came to the United States, 1958.
Premier prix de violon, Conservatoire National de Paris, 1958; premier medaille chamber music, 1956; artists diploma, New England Conservatory, 1959.
First violinist, Paris Conservatoire Orchestra, 1955-1958; violinist, Boston Symphony, 1959-1980; music director, conductor, Boston Civic Symphony, since 1969; music director, conductor, Brockton (Massachusetts) Symphony founder, conductor, Newton (Massachusetts) Symphony, since 1967; also director, Newton (Massachusetts) Symphony conductor, Boston Ballet Company, since 1971; founder, music director, Boston Esplanade Bach Festival, since 1972. Guest conductor Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, London, 1973. Principal guest conductor American Ballet Theater, since 1976, La Scala, Milan Opera House, since 1981.
Married Doris Posner, August 30, 1959 (divorced 1972). Children: Pierre, Theodore, Richard. Married Deborah AnnO'Brien, September 22, 1973.