Rudolf Bing
Rudolf Bing
Sir Rudolf Bingwas an Austrian-born opera impresario who worked in Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States, most notably being General Manager of the Metropolitan Opera in New York City from 1950 to 1972. He became a British citizen in 1946 and was knighted in 1971...
NationalityAustrian
ProfessionMusician
Date of Birth9 January 1902
CountryAustria
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We want an ensemble of stars, not comets.
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I will not enter into a public feud with Madame Callas, since I am well aware that she has considerably greater competence and experience at that kind of thing than I have.
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We are similar to a museum. My function is to present old masterpieces in modern frames.