Andre, Martin
Andre, Martin (b West Wickham, 1960). Eng. conductor. Percussionist, Nat. Youth Orch. of Great Britain from 1970. Cond. his edn. of Purcell's King Arthur, Cambridge 1982. WNO from 1982, Vancouver Opera 1986–7. London concert début 1987 (ECO). Scottish Opera début 1989, ENO 1990. Cond. f.p. of Buller's The Bacchae (London, ENO, 1992). Cond. ETO from 1993.
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