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Karel Ancerl, conductor. Recipient Laureate of State prize Czechoslovakia; 1958; Artist of Merit, 1965; National Artist, 1967.

Background

Ancerl, Karel was born on April 11, 1908 in Tucapy, Czechoslovakia. Son of Leopold and Ida (Ppreisz) Ancerl.

Education

Student master class composition and conducting, Conservatoire Music, Prague.

Career

Conductor, Liberated Theatre, Prague, 1930-1933, Czechoslovakia Radio, 1933-1939, Opera of 5th May, Prague, 1946-1949. Head conductor Czechoslovakian Philharmonic Orchestra, 1950-1968. Chief conductor Toronto Symphony, from 1969.

Professor conducting class Academy Music, Prague, from 1949.

Guest conductor, Europe, United States, Asia, Australia.

Achievements

  • Karel Ancerl has been listed as a noteworthy conductor by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Hana Glucklich, October 5, 1946. Children: George, Ivan.

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Awards

  • Recipient Laureate of State prize Czechoslovakia. 1958; Artist of Merit, 1965. National Artist, 1967.