Antal Doráti was a Hungarian-born American conductor and composer who became a celebrated figure in 20th-century classical music. Renowned for his energetic interpretations and extensive recording career, he held posts with the Minneapolis Symphony, the BBC Symphony, and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. He famously championed the works of Béla Bartók and completed the first-ever recording of the complete symphonies of Joseph Haydn. His dedication to musical precision and his role in building several major orchestras cemented his legacy as a master of the podium.