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John Barbirolli
Biography
Born in London to Italian and French parents, John Barbirolli was closely associated with English music, particularly as a wonderful interpreter of Elgar and Vaughan Williams, but he was also a great Mahler interpreter and also superb in Puccini (his set of Madama Butterfly is one of the great recordings).
After an unhappy period at the helm of the New York PO where he succeeded Arturo Toscanini, he returned to the UK and headed the Hallé Orchestra for the rest of life, creating a world-class ensemble.
Barbirolli biography john
He conducted the best-selling EMI disc of Elgar's Sea Pictures and Cello Concerto putting both Jacqueline du Pré and Dame Janet Baker on the musical map.
Barbirolli: a tribute by John Wilson
'I was 11 years old when I first heard a Barbirolli recording – Elgar’s Serenade for Strings – and I’ve idolised this great musician ever since.
He remains the conductor I revere above all others. As well as bei