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British conductor

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  • English Traditional Carols
  • European Carols Before 1750
  • Composers' Intentions?
  • Shorter New Oxford Book of Carols
  • New Oxford Book of Carols

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Andrew Parrott (b. 10 March 1947) is a British conductor, perhaps best known for his pioneering historically informed performances of pre-classical music. He conducts a wide range of repertoire, including contemporary music. He conducted the premiere of Judith Weir's A Night at the Chinese Opera (as well as its first recording). He has recorded new music by other modern British composers (including John Tavener), and by Vladimír Godár. In 1973 he founded the Taverner Choir, Consort and Players,

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Andrew
Gender
male
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Place of birth
Walsall
Occupation
musicologist
Languages spoken
English language
Record label
Erato Records
Image
Andrew Parrott 2008.jpg
Voice type
tenor
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name in native language
Andrew Parrott
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Andrew Parrott
date of birth
1947-03-10
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