Europe’s African conductor is 96 today

Europe’s African conductor is 96 today

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norman lebrecht

April 02, 2019

Happy birthday wishes to the unforgotten Georges Octors, former music director of the Belgian National Orchestra.

Born in Gamboni in what was then Belgian Congo, Georges studied in Brussels and became assistant to André Cluytens before succeeding him at the national orchestra.

He was seen annually on television for many years, conducting the Reine Elisabeth finals.

 

 

Comments

  • Tiredofitall says:

    Not to be that guy, but “Gamboni”?? Isn’t that an Italian family name??????

  • Rachelle Goldberg says:

    I was fortunate to meet George in August 1984 when I attended an American organised Course for String Teachers and Performers in Brussels. He conducted the String Orchestra

  • Tully Potter says:

    A terrific violinist in his youth, a true ornament of the Franco-Belgian school.

  • DHJ says:

    Just found a LP of Georges Octors and Jenny Solheid playing Lekeu and Mozart. Wonderful performers both. Octors is a beautiful violinist!

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