- He was the first conductor to lead the New York Philharmonic after Arturo Toscanini resigned in 1936, and as a result, had to suffer devastating reviews and comparisons with the legendary Toscanini. Barbirolli, however, more than proved his worth later,when he became world-famous for conducting the great Halle Orchestra for many years.
- He was awarded Knight Bachelor of the Order of the British Empire in the 1949 King's Honours List for his services to music.
- His wife Evelyn Rothwell was a famous Oboist, born 24th January 1911 in Wallingford, Berkshire
- He was awarded the C.H. (Companion of Honor) in the 1969 Queen's Honours List for his services to music.
- He became the conductor of the Halle Orchestra in1963.
- His father was Italian and his mother French.
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