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Sir Charles Mackerras was a towering figure in the world of classical music - renowned for his versatility, meticulous scholarship, and electrifying performances as principal conductor of the English National Opera and a frequent guest conductor with leading orchestras and opera companies worldwide. Mackerras was particularly celebrated for bringing a revelatory freshness to familiar scores through his deep understanding of period performance practices and original manuscripts. This set covers a substantial part of his recorded legacy, ranging over half a century, from his debut on record in 1951 to his finest later recordings. Album Tracks 1. List of Tracks or Works or Composers Too Long for This Space 2. Ensembles Include the Following 3. English Chamber Orchestra 4. London Philharmonic Orchestra 5. London Symphony Orchestra 6. New Philharmonia Orchestra 7. Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment 8. Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden 9. Orchestre de L'opera National Paris 10. Philharmonia Orchestra 11. Prague Chamber Orchestra 12. Pro Arte Orchestra 13. Robert Masters Chamber Orchestra 14. Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra 15. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra 16. Sadler's Wells Orchestra 17. Scottish Chamber Orchestra
