Which orchestra did Boult conduct after leaving the BBC?
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
City of Birmingham Orchestra
London Symphony Orchestra
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Answer
After leaving the BBC, Boult conducted the London Philharmonic Orchestra for over 30 years. During his time with the orchestra, he led them in a wide variety of performances, including premieres of works by composers such as Benjamin Britten and William Walton. He also made a number of recordings with the orchestra, including a complete cycle of the symphonies of Beethoven.
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