Background
Ancerl, Karel was born on April 11, 1908 in Tucapy, Czechoslovakia. Son of Leopold and Ida (Ppreisz) Ancerl.
Ancerl, Karel was born on April 11, 1908 in Tucapy, Czechoslovakia. Son of Leopold and Ida (Ppreisz) Ancerl.
Student master class composition and conducting, Conservatoire Music, Prague.
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.
Married Hana Glucklich, October 5, 1946. Children: George, Ivan.