Franco Ghione
Italian conductor (1886-1964) · Italy · On the map · Musicians · Died at 77
Franco Ghione (1886-1964) was an Italian conductor and violinist. He graduated from the Parma Conservatory and became a violinist for the Parma Theatre and the Augusteo in Rome. He began a conducting career in 1913 and conducted in many opera houses, including La Scala.
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About this person
He conducted the Detroit Symphony Orchestra from 1936 to 1940, where it was said that, because he could not speak English, he "would explode in frustration" when his instructions were not understood.
Country
Italy
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1886 to 1964 · aged 77
