William Alan Barker

Background

Barker, William Alan was born on February 5, 1938 in Melbourne, Australia. Son of William Frank and Annie Isabel (Wall) Barker. came to the United States, 1978.

Education

Diploma of music teaching, University Melbourne, 1948.

Career

Conductor, New Zealand Opera, Wellington, 1969; music director, New Zealand Maori Theatre Trust, 1970; artistic director, New Zealand Opera, 1971; artistic director, New Zealand Ballet, 1971; resident conductor, Australian Ballet, Melbourne, 1972-1978; associate conductor, American Ballet Theatre, New York City, 1978-1980; principal conductor, American Ballet Theatre, New York City, since 1980; music director ballet, Fundacion Teresa Carreno, Caracas, Venezuela, since 1980.

Achievements

• William Alan Barker has been listed as a noteworthy conductor by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Father:

William Frank Barker

Mother:

Annie Isabel (Wall) Barker