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Sir Jeffrey Tate: Conductor with spina bifida dies at 74
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The respected classical conductor Sir Jeffrey Tate has died at the age of 74, his agency has confirmed.
Sir Jeffrey, who was born with spina bifida, was the principal conductor of the English Chamber Orchestra and the Royal Opera House in the 1980s.
He recently worked in Germany and was knighted in the 2017 New Year Honours for services to British music overseas.
Sir Jeffrey, who had curvature of the spine and a paralysed left leg, would conduct while sitting on a tall stool.
He has featured as a guest conductor with almost every major orchestra and opera house in the world.
Since 2007, Sir Jeffrey has been the chief conductor of the Hamburg Symphony Orchestra and is recognised as one of the foremost interpreters of German music.
He received his knighthood from Prince William at an investiture ceremony in London on 19 April.
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