Adrian Boult
Sir Adrian Cedric Boult, CH (1889-1983) was a British conductor known for championing British music. He established the BBC Symphony Orchestra as its chief conductor and set the standard of excellence for British orchestras. Boult then took on the chief conductorship of the London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) and revived its fortunes. He worked with other orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Philharmonia Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and the BBC Symphony. Boult introduced new works by Elgar, Bliss, Britten, and Walton, among others. He recorded extensively for EMI and influenced conductors of later generations, including Sir Colin Davis and Vernon Handley.
The following articles feature music pieces conducted by Sir Adrian Boult.
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