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Larry Rachleff (August 25, 1955 – August 8, 2022) was an American conductor and educator.
Rachleff served as the music director of the San Antonio Symphony from 2004 to 2008. The symphony's board of directors cited Rachleff's unwillingness to reside in San Antonio as their primary reason for not renewing his contract beyond the 2007–2008 season. San Antonio Symphony Won't Renew Music Director Larry Rachleff's Contract by Vivien Schweitzer. Playbill, 8 Nov 2006. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
Rachleff was a frequent guest conductor with major orchestras in the United States and abroad, including appearances with the Chicago Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Houston Symphony, and the Seattle Symphony, among others. His interpretations of standard and contemporary repertoire were noted for their attention to detail and stylistic integrity.
Rachleff also maintained a strong commitment to music education throughout his career. He served as the director of orchestras and the Walter Kris Hubert Professor of Music at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music, a role in which he mentored young conductors and musicians. He was widely respected for his pedagogical approach, combining rigorous technical demands with a deep understanding of the musical text.
He was also associated with a number of summer music festivals and programs, such as the Tanglewood Music Center and the Aspen Music Festival and School, where he worked closely with young artists and conducted festival performances.
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