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Rae Jenkins
Orchestral conductor · United Kingdom · On the map · Musicians · Lived 1903 to 1985 · aged 81
Rae Jenkins, born Henry Horatio Jenkins was a Welsh violinist and later conductor of light music, notably with the BBC Midland Light Orchestra (1942-1946), the BBC Variety Orchestra (from 1946), and as principal conductor of the BBC Welsh Orchestra (1950-1965).
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About this person
In 1955 Hubert Clifford, Head of Light Music at the BBC, called Jenkins "the most gifted and experienced conductor of light music in the country".
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1903 to 1985 · aged 81
