Background
Elder, Mark Philip was born on June 2, 1947 in Hexham, England. Son of John and Helen Elder.
Elder, Mark Philip was born on June 2, 1947 in Hexham, England. Son of John and Helen Elder.
Bachelor with honors, Cambridge U. Master of Arts, Cambridge U. honorary degree, Royal Academy Music, 1984.
Music staff, Wexford Festival, 1969-1970; chorus master and assistant conductor, Glyndebourne, 1970-1971; music staff, Covent Garden, Royal Opera House, London, 1970-1972; staff conductor, Australian Opera, 1972-1974; staff conductor, English National Opera, London, 1974-1977; associate conductor, English National Opera, London, 1977-1979; music director, English National Opera, London, 1979-1993; music director, Rochester (New York) Philhar. Orchestra, 1989-1994. Principal guest conductor British Broadcasting Corporation Symphony Orchestra, London, 1982-1985, London MozartPlayers, 1980-1983, City of Birmingham (England) Symphony Orchestra, 1992-1995.
Married Amanda Jane Stein, 1980. 1 child, Katherine Olivia.