John Barbirolli was a great opera conductor
Fifty some years ago I stumbled on to John Barbirolli‘s recording of matchless Elgar & V-Williams music for strings and discovered my go-to conductor for life.
137 pieces since 2005 — in 30 roles, at 10 companies, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
2 pieces as Butterfly — stats above show all coverage for Renata Scotto.
View allFifty some years ago I stumbled on to John Barbirolli‘s recording of matchless Elgar & V-Williams music for strings and discovered my go-to conductor for life.
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