Sir Adrian Boult, born in the Victorian era, lived into the digital age and was known for his 'unfashionably long stick' and precise, minimal conducting style.
Performer Biography
Sir Adrian Boult was chosen by the BBC in 1930 to be its Director of Music and was instrumental in establishing the BBC Symphony Orchestra.
Performer Biography
Sir Adrian Boult was knighted in 1937 after being invited to conduct at the Coronation of King George VI.
Recording & Production
Sir Adrian Boult's final recording sessions in 1978 were with the LPO (London Philharmonic Orchestra), conducting music by his friends Gustav Holst and Hubert Parry.
Performer Biography
Sir Adrian Boult was a close friend of many significant 20th-century composers, including Elgar, Holst, and Vaughan Williams, which brought authority to his performances of their works.
Performer Biography
Sir Adrian Boult, the conductor featured on this album, made his first recording in 1920 and continued to record for nearly 60 years, living into the digital age.
Recording & Production
For contractual reasons, the London Philharmonic Orchestra sometimes recorded under other names, such as the 'Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra', for American labels.
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