Leif Segerstam, Admired Conductor And Astoundingly Prolific Composer, Is Dead At 80

The Finnish eccentric, known for his long white hair and beard, rotund figure and quirky personality, composed 371 symphonies, most single-movement works with colorful titles. While he guest-conducted widely when younger, in later years he kept most of his work on the podium within Finland but attracted devoted followers via recordings. – Gramophone