Sir Charles Mackerras was a renowned Australian conductor, born on November 17, 1925, in Schenectady, New York, to Australian parents. He grew up in Australia and later moved to England for his musical education. Mackerras was particularly noted for his interpretations of the works of Janáček, Mozart, Handel, and Gilbert and Sullivan. He was a versatile conductor with a broad repertoire that spanned from baroque to c
... MoreSir Charles Mackerras was a renowned Australian conductor, born on November 17, 1925, in Schenectady, New York, to Australian parents. He grew up in Australia and later moved to England for his musical education. Mackerras was particularly noted for his interpretations of the works of Janáček, Mozart, Handel, and Gilbert and Sullivan. He was a versatile conductor with a broad repertoire that spanned from baroque to contemporary music.
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