Charles Farncombe
British operatic conductor (1919–2006)
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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]
BornJuly 29, 1919
London, U.K.
DiedJune 30, 2006 (aged 86)
OccupationOperatic conductor
Charles Farncombe | |
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| Born | July 29, 1919 London, U.K. |
| Died | June 30, 2006 (aged 86) |
| Occupation | Operatic conductor |