A Legend in his Own time: John Oliver, Choral Conductor

[gallahadesquire]

For those of you in Greater New England, or at least familiar with a place called Tanglewood, an era has come to an end: John Oliver has retired as Conductor of the Tanglewood Festival Chorus.

 

http://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/2015/08/15/oliver-bids-farewell-bso-tanglewood/VPseALgUbX3tcZG24bKoWP/story.html?event=event25

 

To toot my own horn: I was a member in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th and 8th seasons. (I didn't know about the first; work interferred with the 5th; Medical School interferred with the 7th; and I was too damn busy the rest of the time.)

 

This was after a performance of Beethoven's Choral Fantasia, Op. 80. I would have been in the left part of the photo, but I don't see myself.

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