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Neel, Boyd
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Dates of existence
1905-1981
History
Boyd Neel was born in London, 19 July 1905, and died in Toronto, 30 September 1981. In 1932 he formed his own orchestra, performing and recording baroque music, and works by contemporary English composers. From 1953 to 1971 he was Dean of the RCMT, and also founded and conducted the Hart House Orchestra at the University of Toronto.
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University of Toronto. Symphony Orchestra (1924-present)
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associative
Dates of relationship
1956-1968
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Occasional conductor of the Royal Conservatory Symphony Orchestra (1956-1968).
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https://viaf.org/viaf/22330090
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OTUFM
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Last edited April 2025.
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Further archives held at McMaster University Archives (RC0136).