Barbirolli, John, Sir

1899 - John Barbirolli was born in Southhampton Row, London, on 2nd of December.

1915 - He became the youngest member of the Queen's Hall Orchestra.

1920 - Barbirolli joined the Beecham Orchestra at Covent Garden.

1926 - He gathered together a group of twelve players to form fhe Barbriolli String Orchestra.

1928-1936 - He conducted the International Season; at Covent Garden.

1937 - Barbirolli conducted the New York Philharmonic Orchestra.

1939 - John Barbirolli married oboist Evelyn Rothwell.

1949 - In recognition of his devoted work Barbirolli received the honor of Knighthood.

1958 - John Barbirolli was awarded the Freedom of the City of Manchester.

1960-1967 - Barbirolli conducted Houston Symphony Orchestra.

1966 - John Barbirolli conducted a series of concerts with the Santa Cecilia Orchestra.

        - Recorded Puccini's "Madama Butterflv" with a distinguished assembly of international stars and the Rome

Opera Orchestra and Chorus.

1970 - Sir John Barbirolli died 29th of July at the age of 70.