Birthdate: November 17, 1925
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Schenectady, New York, United States
Died: July 14, 2010
Sir Charles Mackerras was a highly respected Australian conductor recognized for his mastery of Janáček and Mozart’s operas, as well as the comic operas of Gilbert and Sullivan. He had notable affiliations with the English National Opera, Welsh National Opera, and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, where he was the inaugural Australian chief conductor. Mackerras was renowned for his expertise in Czech music, having made numerous recordings for the Czech label Supraphon. Throughout his professional career, he demonstrated a strong commitment to conducting and advocating for a wide variety of musical compositions.
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