John Hollingsworth

John Hollingsworth (20 March 1916 – 29 December 1963) was a British orchestral conductor prominent in the concert hall, the ballet and opera theatre, and the film studio. He was Sir Malcolm Sargent's assistant conductor at The Proms, where he conducted over 60 times including some world and British premieres. He also conducted at the Royal Opera and Sadlers Wells, and became associated with music for British horror films of the 1950s and early 1960s.

Birth and Death Data: Born London Borough of Enfield (borough in the London Region in England), Died December 29, 1963

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Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Hollingsworth, John," accessed January 20, 2026, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/116620.

Hollingsworth, John. (2026). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved January 20, 2026, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/116620.

"Hollingsworth, John." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2026. Web. 20 January 2026.

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