Inspirational Italian musician is also noted for his commitment to nurturing young talent.
CLAUDIO Abbado, who decided to become a conductor after hearing a concert at La Scala at the age of eight and went on to lead the Milan, Italy, opera company and top orchestras for more than half a century, has died aged 80, La Scala said on Monday.
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