Robert Franz
Canadian conductor
About Robert Franz
Lived 1968 – 2025 (aged 57). Robert Franz was a maestro.
Robert John Franz Jr. (March 10, 1968 – September 2, 2025) was a Canadian conductor.
Life and work Franz was born on March 10, 1968 in Kingston, New York. He obtained a bachelor of music degree in oboe performance and master of music degree in conducting, both from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts School of Music. He held the titles of music director of the Windsor Symphony Orchestra, artistic director of the Boise Baroque Orchestra, and music director of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, among others.
Franz married Brandon Atkins, an epidemiologist, in November 2014, and they had three daughters.
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Who was Robert Franz?
Canadian conductor (1968–2025)
When was Robert Franz born?
Robert Franz was born on 10 March 1968.
When did Robert Franz die?
Robert Franz died on 2 September 2025.
What was Robert Franz's occupation?
Robert Franz was a maestro.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Franz (conductor)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Franz. https://biography.guide/robert-franz-maestro/
MLA: "Robert Franz." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-franz-maestro/.
Chicago: "Robert Franz." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-franz-maestro/.
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