Charles Groves

Sir Charles Groves (March 10, 1915 - June 20, 1992), was a British conductor.

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March 10 - 1915 - June 20 - 1992 - British - Conductor

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Groves was born in London, and trained at the Royal College of Music. He was conductor for the BBC Northern Orchestra (1944-1951), the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (1951-1961), and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (1963-1977).

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London - Royal College of Music - BBC Northern Orchestra - 1944 - 1951 - Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra - 1961 - Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra - 1963 - 1977

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He was musical director of both the Welsh National Opera (1961-1963) and the English National Opera (1978-1979). In addition, he was president of the National Youth Orchestra (1977-1992).

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Welsh National Opera - English National Opera - National Youth Orchestra - 1977 - 1992

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He was knighted in 1973. The Making Music | Sir Charles Groves Prize is a national award, named in his honour, which is given to an individual or organisation making an outstanding contribution to British music.

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Knighted - 1973 - British music

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