Charles Farncombe
Charles Farncombe | |
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| Born | July 29, 1919 London, U.K. |
| Died | June 30, 2006 (aged 86) |
| Occupation | Operatic conductor |
Charles Farncombe (CBE) (July 29, 1919 – June 30, 2006) was a British operatic conductor. He specialized in conducting operas by George Frideric Handel, including Alcina and Rinaldo. He was honoured as a Commander of the British Empire (CBE) in 1977.[1][2][3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Charles Farncombe". The Times. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
- ^ Hicks, Anthony. "Charles Farncombe". The Guardian. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
- ^ Westphall, Matthew (July 27, 2006). "Conductor Charles Farncombe, Key Figure in 20th-Century Handel Opera Revival, Dies at 86". Playbill. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
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