Sir Rudolf Bing
opera impresario
Born: 1/9/1902
Birthplace: Vienna, Austria
Famous for his acerbic wit, he managed (1935–49) the Glyndebourne Opera and co-founded and directed (1947–49) the Edinburgh Festival before becoming general manager of New York's Metropolitan Opera (1950–72). He became a British citizen in 1946 and was knighted in 1971.
Died: 9/2/1997 See also:
