Which orchestra did John Barbirolli help save from dissolution?
The Philharmonia
Hallé Orchestra in Manchester
Berlin Philharmonic
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Answer
John Barbirolli helped save the Hallé Orchestra from dissolution in the 1940s, when it was facing financial difficulty. He became the orchestra's principal conductor in 1943 and remained in the role until his death in 1970. During his tenure, he helped to rebuild the orchestra's reputation and bring it back to prominence.
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