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MACKERRAS LEGACY


 * HOME
 * FEATURES
   * FEATURES OVERVIEW
   * AMBROSE HALL INTERVIEW
   * JOAN MACKERRAS REFLECTS
   * TOLANSKY INTERVIEWS
   * MASTER CONDUCTOR DOCUMENTARY
     * JON TOLANSKY, Producer
   * MASTER CONDUCTOR BACKGROUND
 * PASSING THE BATON
 * NEWS
 * ABOUT
   * ABOUT
   * LINKS
   * CONTRIBUTOR GUIDELINES
   * CONTACT


 * Menu

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SIR CHARLES MACKERRAS LEGACY

Welcome to the Mackerras Legacy web site, about one of the greatest orchestral
and operatic conductors in musical history, Sir Charles Mackerras.

14 July 2020 marks ten years since Sir Charles Mackerras died.

To honour and remember his life we present four unpublished audio features: an
interview conducted in 2010 by Ambrose Hall on the art and technique of
conducting; reflections on Charles’ early life from his sister, Joan; an
interview with Sir Charles created and edited by distinguished producer Jon
Tolansky for MackerrasLegacy.com; and a series of three interviews by Jon
Tolansky with great musicians Valerie Masterson, David Corkhill and Thomas
Higgins about their recollections of working with Charles Mackerras.

This site is designed to present special features and projects commemorating his
life and music:

 * Charles Mackerras interview recorded on 4 February 2010 with Ambrose Hall.
 * Joan Mackerras, sister, reflects on Charles’ early life.
 * Charles Mackerras interview recorded in 2004 with Jon Tolansky.
 * Great musicians interview series recorded in 2016 with Jon Tolansky.
 * The documentary: Charles Mackerras, Master Conductor – A profile, by Jon
   Tolansky.
 * Master Conductor documentary Background, contributors and production.

 




CHARLES MACKERRAS INTERVIEW WITH JON TOLANSKY

A special interview recorded in 2004.

Produced for MackerrasLegacy.com, Jon Tolansky asks Sir Charles about his life
and work. We would like to thank Jon for his wonderful contribution.

JON TOLANSKY INTERVIEW



CHARLES MACKERRAS INTERVIEW WITH AMBROSE HALL

A special interview on conducting technique, never before published.

Recorded on 4 February 2010 by Ambrose Hall shortly before Sir Charles’ passing
on 14 July 2010. This interview focuses on conducting style and technique. In
the interview, Ambrose Hall and Sir Charles discuss how he studies and prepares
for rehearsals and performances, his favourite conductors, working with Benjamin
Britten and many other topics.

AMBROSE HALL INTERVIEW

 




JOAN MACKERRAS REFLECTS

Sister of Charles reflects on his early life

Stories about the oboe, harmony lessons, inception of an idea called Pineapple
Poll, transcribing music, Charles’ education and early career.

JOAN MACKERRAS REFLECTS

 




JON TOLANSKY INTERVIEWS GREAT MUSICIANS

A series of interviews with great musicians about Sir Charles Mackerras.

Produced for MackerrasLegacy.com, Jon Tolansky asks Valerie Masterson, David
Corkhill and Thomas Higgins about their recollections of working with Sir
Charles Mackerras.

JON TOLANSKY INTERVIEWS

 




CHARLES MACKERRAS, MASTER CONDUCTOR – A PROFILE

Radio documentary produced by Jon Tolansky

This feature presentation complements the 2016 radio documentary produced by Jon
Tolansky, “Charles Mackerras, Master Conductor – A Profile“, which was
distributed by the WFMT Radio Network – Chicago and syndicated around the world.
Celebrating Sir Charles’ life, career and exceptionally wide-ranging
achievements, the documentary includes 28 musical excerpts and interviews with
numerous musicians who worked with him. Here we publish the transcript and audio
interviews.

INTRODUCTIONBackground, overview, contributors, production. DOCUMENTARYComplete
script with interview clips and resources.



Documentary proudly funded by the
Buonacorsi Foundation.



Distributed by the
WFMT Radio Network, Chicago.



 




THE MACKERRAS LEGACY

A fantastic and comprehensive legacy of recordings – and two living conductors.

Two conductors in the next generation to which Charles passes the baton are
Drostan Hall, Music Director of the Camerata Chicago Chamber Orchestra and Alex
Briger AO, Conductor, Australian World Orchestra.

PASSING THE BATON

 



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TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF SIR CHARLES DEATH

July 10th, 2020
Category:News
14 July 2020 marks the tenth anniversary of Sir Charles Mackerras' death. To
honour and celebrate his life and remember his legacy we present three
unpublished audio features - an interview conducted in 2010 by Ambrose Hall on
the techniqueRead more ...

SIR CHARLES' BIRTHDAY

November 17th, 2016
Category:News
Sir Charles would have been 91 today, November 17.   Pictures above taken in
Suffolk in 2007. Picture below taken in 2008 in a green room, London. Read more
...

PRISTINE CLASSICAL CD SHOSTAKOVICH 9TH

October 29th, 2016
Category:News
Pristine Classical has released a new CD of Mackerras conducting the
Shostakovich Symphony No. 9 with the Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra at the
Edinburgh Festival in 1962. To order this CD, see Pristine Classical PASC487.
CHARLES MACKERRAS (1925-2010) SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 9 SCRIABINRead more ...

NEW CHARLES MACKERRAS WEB SITE JUST LAUNCHED

March 3rd, 2016
Category:News
A new web site has just been launched as an online hub for links and information
about the life and work of Sir Charles Mackerras. CharlesMackerras.com.   The
web site features a recently published book written Nigel Simeone and John
Tyrrell which includesRead more ...
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MACKERRAS LEGACY

 * HOME
 * FEATURES
   * FEATURES OVERVIEW
   * AMBROSE HALL INTERVIEW
   * JOAN MACKERRAS REFLECTS
   * TOLANSKY INTERVIEWS
   * MASTER CONDUCTOR DOCUMENTARY
     * JON TOLANSKY, Producer
   * MASTER CONDUCTOR BACKGROUND
 * PASSING THE BATON
 * NEWS
 * ABOUT
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   * CONTRIBUTOR GUIDELINES
   * CONTACT


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