Who was Sir Ernest MacMillan?
Q: Who was Sir Ernest MacMillan?
A: Sir Ernest MacMillan was a famous Canadian conductor and composer born in Mimico, Ontario in 1893.
Q: What was MacMillan's father's profession?
A: MacMillan's father was a Scottish Presbyterian minister and musician.
Q: Was MacMillan a child prodigy?
A: Yes, MacMillan was a child prodigy.
Q: When did MacMillan give his first organ recital?
A: MacMillan gave his first organ recital at Massey Hall when he was ten years old.
Q: Where did MacMillan study after gaining ARCO and FRCO diplomas?
A: MacMillan studied modern history at the University of Toronto after gaining ARCO and FRCO diplomas at the Royal College of Organists.
Q: When did Sir Ernest MacMillan die?
A: Sir Ernest MacMillan died on May 6, 1973.
Q: What are some of Sir Ernest MacMillan's most notable achievements?
A: Sir Ernest MacMillan was the conductor of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, founding director of the CBC Symphony Orchestra and the first Canadian to conduct the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. He was also appointed the first Canadian-born conductor of the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir.
