Longtime Charleston conductor dead at 60
The music director and conductor of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra for 25 years has died.
James McAlister III of James A. McAlister Funeral Home says David Stahl was 60-years-old when he died Sunday. The Post and Courier of Charleston reported Stahl had been fighting lymphoma for the two months.Stahl is credited with building the symphony from a community orchestra to one that received praise from musicians worldwide.Earlier this year, the symphony announced it was shutting down because of expenses and a drop in donations because of the economy.Stahl announced a year ago he would be stepping down and would serve as laureate conductor for three years while his replacement was found.