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1899–1970 English conductor Born in London to an Italian musical family, Barbirolli made his debut as a cellist at the age of 17 before pursuing a career conducting. In the 1920s and 30s he conducted the British National Opera Company, the Covent Garden Opera Company and the Scottish Orchestra. He succeeded Toscanini as permanent conductor of the New York ...

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performed at the Norwich Festival 1937 Meets tenor Peter Pears 1939 Leaves England for the US with Pears 1940 Premiere of Sinfonia da Reqiuem, Carnegie Hall, conducted by Barbirolli 1942 Returns to England 1945 Peter Grimes performed, bringing international acclaim 1946 Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra completed 1947 Forms English Opera Group (EOG), a chamber-opera touring group; ...

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1945–87 English cellist Du Pré studied with William Pleeth and made her debut in London in 1961. At the age of 20 she recorded the Elgar Cello Concerto under Sir John Barbirolli. She was married to Barenboim, who often accompanied her as pianist and conductor. Her career was cut short by multiple sclerosis. Introduction | Contemporary | Classical Personalities | ...

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also foreshadow later classical forms. Monn’s brother J. C. Monn (1726–82) was also a composer. Recommended Recording: Cello Concerto in G Minor, Jacqueline Du Pré, LSO (dir) Sir John Barbirolli (EMI) Introduction | Classical Era | Classical Personalities | Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Classical Era | Classical ...