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Charles Farncombe

1919 – 2006

English conductor

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About Charles Farncombe

Lived 1919 – 2006 (aged 86). Charles Farncombe was a British conductor, horn player and musician.

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.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Royal Academy of Music
Awards
Commander of the Order of the British Empire

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Charles Farncombe's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles Farncombe?

English conductor

When was Charles Farncombe born?

Charles Farncombe was born on 29 July 1919 in London.

When did Charles Farncombe die?

Charles Farncombe died on 30 June 2006 in London.

What was Charles Farncombe's occupation?

Charles Farncombe was a conductor, horn player and musician.

What nationality was Charles Farncombe?

Charles Farncombe was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Farncombe

· Wikidata: Q2959046

· DBpedia: Charles Farncombe

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