HRH Duke of Edinburgh visited Symphony Hall on 17 November 2004 for that year’s Royal Concert, given by the CBSO with conductor Sir Charles Mackerras and soprano Joan Rogers. The programme included Ravel’s La Valse and Sheherazade.
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Tune in on 13 Aug to hear our 2001 Proms performance of Mozart Piano Concerto No 25 with former Conductor Laureate Sir Charles Mackerras & Alfred Brendel 🎹
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@operamagazine The most substantive, captivating, and, yes funny, I ever did was with Mackerras. His work in the pit, not just with Janacek, changed my life.
City Opera's first Music Advisor, the great Sir Charles Mackerras, passed away 10 years ago this day. Our Artistic Director assisted him at SF Opera, and The Met: "He had the gift of tempi, and could lock in to the 'perfect' pulse without hesitation. Amazing." @OperaCanada
Today we remember Sir Charles Mackerras, who died #otd 10 years ago. RO Patron & our supporter from the very earliest days, he first conducted us in Edinburgh in 1958. He is pictured here in our 50th anniversary year in 2007, when we worked on Janáček's Taras Bulba with him.
My tribute to the wonderful and unforgettable Sir Charles #Mackerras (1925-2010) with whom I had the joy of making my debut at the Royal Opera House in #Handel's #Orlando. ❤️
📷 Bill Cooper
Sir Charles Mackerras died on this very day 10 years ago and his influence is very much still with us
This letter from him details an interesting incident during his time @WNOtweet
“The complete human being, the absolute opposite of an ivory tower musician, a serious scholar and a great conductor. We may not see his like again.” Remembering Charles Mackerras, who died 10 years ago today.