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John Barbirolli (1899 – 1970)
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32. John Barbirolli (1899 – 1970)
Barbirolli conducted the Hallé Orchestra, which he helped save in 1943. The orchestra had depleted to around 30 players, as most of the musicians were serving in the armed forces.
