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Neville Marriner
Acting
Born April 15, 1924 · Lincoln, England, United Kingdom
Died October 2, 2016
Also known as Sir Neville Marriner
Biography
Sir Neville Marriner (15 April 1924 – 2 October 2016) was an English violinist and was viewed by some as one of the world's greatest conductors. He founded the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, and his partnership with them is the most recorded of any orchestra and conductor.
Awards & recognition
- Officer of Arts and Letters · 2015
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire · 1979
- Knight Bachelor
