Portrait of Humphrey Burton

Humphrey Burton

Bio: Author, broadcaster, director and producer. First Head of Music and Arts for BBC Television 1965-1967
Born: Sat, Mar 21 1931
Birthplace: Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England, UK
Humphrey Burton is 93 years old
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Poster of Haydn: The Creation (Bernstein)
Haydn: The Creation (Bernstein)
Humphrey Burton was
78 in Haydn: The Creation (Bernstein)
as 'Director'.
Mon, Sep 14 2009
Poster of Brahms Academic Festival, Tragic Overtures/ Variations on a Theme by Haydn/Serenade No. 2
Brahms Academic Festival, Tragic Overtures/ Variations on a Theme by Haydn/Serenade No. 2
Humphrey Burton was
76 in Brahms Academic Festival, Tragic Overtures/ Variations on a Theme by Haydn/Serenade No. 2
as 'Director'.
Sun, Oct 07 2007
Poster of Bach The Cello Suites
Bach The Cello Suites
Humphrey Burton was
76 in Bach The Cello Suites
as 'Director'.
Wed, May 09 2007
Poster of Rostropovich Life & Art
Rostropovich Life & Art
Humphrey Burton was
75 in Rostropovich Life & Art
as 'Director'.
Mon, Feb 05 2007
Poster of Beethoven Piano Concertos Nos. 3, 4 & 5
Beethoven Piano Concertos Nos. 3, 4 & 5
Humphrey Burton was
75 in Beethoven Piano Concertos Nos. 3, 4 & 5
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jan 09 2007
Poster of Mozart Great Mass in C Minor; Ave Verum Corpus; Exsultate Jubilate
Mozart Great Mass in C Minor; Ave Verum Corpus; Exsultate Jubilate
Humphrey Burton was
75 in Mozart Great Mass in C Minor; Ave Verum Corpus; Exsultate Jubilate
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jun 03 2006
Poster of Mahler - Symphonies Nos. 9 & 10 / Das Lied von der Erde
Mahler - Symphonies Nos. 9 & 10 / Das Lied von der Erde
Humphrey Burton was
74 in Mahler - Symphonies Nos. 9 & 10 / Das Lied von der Erde
as 'Director'.
Tue, Nov 22 2005
Poster of Vincent in Brixton
Vincent in Brixton
Humphrey Burton was
71 in Vincent in Brixton
as 'Director'.
Thu, Mar 20 2003
Poster of The Return of Ulysses to his Homeland
The Return of Ulysses to his Homeland
Humphrey Burton was
71 in The Return of Ulysses to his Homeland
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jul 15 2002
Poster of Falstaff
Falstaff
Humphrey Burton was
69 in Falstaff
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jul 06 2000
Poster of A Gala Christmas in Vienna
A Gala Christmas in Vienna
Humphrey Burton was
67 in A Gala Christmas in Vienna
as 'Director'.
Tue, Nov 24 1998
Poster of Rodelinda
Rodelinda
Humphrey Burton was
67 in Rodelinda
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jun 30 1998
Poster of Manon Lescaut
Manon Lescaut
Humphrey Burton was
66 in Manon Lescaut
as 'Director'.
Sun, May 18 1997
Poster of Merry Christmas from Vienna
Merry Christmas from Vienna
Humphrey Burton was
65 in Merry Christmas from Vienna
as 'Director'.
Tue, Dec 24 1996
Poster of Lulu
Lulu
Humphrey Burton was
65 in Lulu
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jul 15 1996
Poster of Ermione
Ermione
Humphrey Burton was
64 in Ermione
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jun 03 1995
Poster of Eugene Onegin
Eugene Onegin
Humphrey Burton was
62 in Eugene Onegin
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Candide
Candide
Humphrey Burton was
60 in Candide
as 'Director'.
Tue, Oct 15 1991
Poster of The Very Strange Story of the Legendary Joe Meek
The Very Strange Story of the Legendary Joe Meek
Humphrey Burton was
59 in The Very Strange Story of the Legendary Joe Meek
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Feb 08 1991
Poster of War and Peace
War and Peace
Humphrey Burton was
59 in War and Peace
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Mozart Requiem
Mozart Requiem
Humphrey Burton was
59 in Mozart Requiem
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Boris Godunov
Boris Godunov
Humphrey Burton was
58 in Boris Godunov
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Prince Igor
Prince Igor
Humphrey Burton was
58 in Prince Igor
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Ode to Freedom
Ode to Freedom
Humphrey Burton was
58 in Ode to Freedom
as 'Director'.
Mon, Dec 25 1989
Poster of Leonard Bernstein - Bernstein - Candide
Leonard Bernstein - Bernstein - Candide
Humphrey Burton was
58 in Leonard Bernstein - Bernstein - Candide
as 'Director'.
Wed, Dec 13 1989
Poster of Candide
Candide
Humphrey Burton was
57 in Candide
as 'Director'.
Sat, Oct 01 1988
Poster of Die Entführung aus dem Serail
Die Entführung aus dem Serail
Humphrey Burton was
56 in Die Entführung aus dem Serail
as 'Director'.
Fri, Nov 27 1987
Poster of Krystian Zimerman: Chopin/Schubert
Krystian Zimerman: Chopin/Schubert
Humphrey Burton was
55 in Krystian Zimerman: Chopin/Schubert
as 'Director'.
Sun, Mar 01 1987
Poster of Neujahrskonzert der Wiener Philharmoniker 1987
Neujahrskonzert der Wiener Philharmoniker 1987
Humphrey Burton was
55 in Neujahrskonzert der Wiener Philharmoniker 1987
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 03 1987
Poster of Herbert Von Karajan - New Year's Concert Vienna 1987
Herbert Von Karajan - New Year's Concert Vienna 1987
Humphrey Burton was
55 in Herbert Von Karajan - New Year's Concert Vienna 1987
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Ivo Pogorelich: Bach, Scarlatti, Beethoven
Ivo Pogorelich: Bach, Scarlatti, Beethoven
Humphrey Burton was
55 in Ivo Pogorelich: Bach, Scarlatti, Beethoven
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Liszt Annees de Pelerinage
Liszt Annees de Pelerinage
Humphrey Burton was
54 in Liszt Annees de Pelerinage
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of The Little Drummer Boy: An Essay on Mahler by Leonard Bernstein
The Little Drummer Boy: An Essay on Mahler by Leonard Bernstein
Humphrey Burton was
54 in The Little Drummer Boy: An Essay on Mahler by Leonard Bernstein
as 'Director'.
Fri, Nov 01 1985
Poster of Bach: St. John Passion
Bach: St. John Passion
Humphrey Burton was
54 in Bach: St. John Passion
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jun 30 1985
Poster of Andrea Chénier
Andrea Chénier
Humphrey Burton was
54 in Andrea Chénier
as 'Director'.
Wed, May 01 1985
Poster of The Making Of West Side Story
The Making Of West Side Story
Humphrey Burton was
54 in The Making Of West Side Story
as 'Producer'.
Wed, May 01 1985
Poster of Brahms The Piano Concertos
Brahms The Piano Concertos
Humphrey Burton was
53 in Brahms The Piano Concertos
as 'Director'.
Tue, Dec 11 1984
Poster of Joseph Haydn Mass: In Tempore belli
Joseph Haydn Mass: In Tempore belli
Humphrey Burton was
52 in Joseph Haydn Mass: In Tempore belli
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of Die Fledermaus
Die Fledermaus
Humphrey Burton was
52 in Die Fledermaus
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of Bernstein Brahms Symphonies
Bernstein Brahms Symphonies
Humphrey Burton was
52 in Bernstein Brahms Symphonies
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of Carlos Kleiber: Beethoven - Symphonies 4 & 7
Carlos Kleiber: Beethoven - Symphonies 4 & 7
Humphrey Burton was
51 in Carlos Kleiber: Beethoven - Symphonies 4 & 7
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of Verdi: Requiem
Verdi: Requiem
Humphrey Burton was
51 in Verdi: Requiem
as 'Director'.
Sun, Aug 01 1982
Poster of Bernstein Beethoven Overtures
Bernstein Beethoven Overtures
Humphrey Burton was
47 in Bernstein Beethoven Overtures
as 'Director'.
Thu, Nov 30 1978
Poster of Beethoven Symphony No. 9
Beethoven Symphony No. 9
Humphrey Burton was
46 in Beethoven Symphony No. 9
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 31 1977
Poster of Leonard Bernstein: Chichester Psalms Symphony No's 1 & 2
Leonard Bernstein: Chichester Psalms Symphony No's 1 & 2
Humphrey Burton was
45 in Leonard Bernstein: Chichester Psalms Symphony No's 1 & 2
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 01 1977
Poster of Leonard Bernstein conducts Stravinsky & Bach
Leonard Bernstein conducts Stravinsky & Bach
Humphrey Burton was
45 in Leonard Bernstein conducts Stravinsky & Bach
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 01 1977
Poster of Mahler - Symphonies Nos. 4, 5 & 6
Mahler - Symphonies Nos. 4, 5 & 6
Humphrey Burton was
45 in Mahler - Symphonies Nos. 4, 5 & 6
as 'Director'.
Sun, Aug 22 1976
Poster of Bernstein Mahler Rehearsal
Bernstein Mahler Rehearsal
Humphrey Burton was
45 in Bernstein Mahler Rehearsal
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jul 08 1976
Poster of The Unanswered Question I : Musical Phonology
The Unanswered Question I : Musical Phonology
Humphrey Burton was
44 in The Unanswered Question I : Musical Phonology
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jan 11 1976
Poster of The Unanswered Question II : Musical Syntax
The Unanswered Question II : Musical Syntax
Humphrey Burton was
44 in The Unanswered Question II : Musical Syntax
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jan 11 1976
Poster of The Unanswered Question III : Musical Semantics
The Unanswered Question III : Musical Semantics
Humphrey Burton was
44 in The Unanswered Question III : Musical Semantics
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jan 11 1976
Poster of The Unanswered Question IV : The Delights and Dangers of Ambiguity
The Unanswered Question IV : The Delights and Dangers of Ambiguity
Humphrey Burton was
44 in The Unanswered Question IV : The Delights and Dangers of Ambiguity
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jan 11 1976
Poster of The Unanswered Question V : The Twentieth Century Crisis
The Unanswered Question V : The Twentieth Century Crisis
Humphrey Burton was
44 in The Unanswered Question V : The Twentieth Century Crisis
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jan 11 1976
Poster of The Unanswered Question VI : The Poetry of Earth
The Unanswered Question VI : The Poetry of Earth
Humphrey Burton was
44 in The Unanswered Question VI : The Poetry of Earth
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jan 11 1976
Poster of Bernstein Gerhswin & Ives
Bernstein Gerhswin & Ives
Humphrey Burton was
44 in Bernstein Gerhswin & Ives
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of Bernstein: Tchaikovsky: Symphonies No. 4 & 5
Bernstein: Tchaikovsky: Symphonies No. 4 & 5
Humphrey Burton was
44 in Bernstein: Tchaikovsky: Symphonies No. 4 & 5
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jul 17 1975
Poster of Mahler - Symphonies Nos. 7 & 8
Mahler - Symphonies Nos. 7 & 8
Humphrey Burton was
44 in Mahler - Symphonies Nos. 7 & 8
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jul 17 1975
Poster of The Marriage of Figaro
The Marriage of Figaro
Humphrey Burton was
43 in The Marriage of Figaro
as 'Producer'.
Tue, May 21 1974
Poster of Trouble in Tahiti
Trouble in Tahiti
Humphrey Burton was
42 in Trouble in Tahiti
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sun, Dec 23 1973
Poster of Mahler - Symphonies Nos. 1, 2 & 3
Mahler - Symphonies Nos. 1, 2 & 3
Humphrey Burton was
42 in Mahler - Symphonies Nos. 1, 2 & 3
as 'Director'.
Fri, Aug 17 1973
Poster of Das Lied von der Erde: A Personal Introduction
Das Lied von der Erde: A Personal Introduction
Humphrey Burton was
40 in Das Lied von der Erde: A Personal Introduction
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of Beethoven's Birthday: A Celebration in Vienna with Leonard Bernstein
Beethoven's Birthday: A Celebration in Vienna with Leonard Bernstein
Humphrey Burton was
39 in Beethoven's Birthday: A Celebration in Vienna with Leonard Bernstein
as 'Producer, Writer, Director'.
Wed, Dec 16 1970
Poster of Bernstein in Vienna: Beethoven, The Ninth Symphony
Bernstein in Vienna: Beethoven, The Ninth Symphony
Humphrey Burton was
39 in Bernstein in Vienna: Beethoven, The Ninth Symphony
as 'Director'.
Sat, Apr 04 1970
Poster of Benjamin Britten and His Festival
Benjamin Britten and His Festival
Humphrey Burton was
36 in Benjamin Britten and His Festival
as 'Executive Producer'.
Wed, Nov 22 1967
Poster of The Golden Ring
The Golden Ring
Humphrey Burton was
34 in The Golden Ring
as 'Producer, Director'.
Sun, Dec 26 1965
Poster of Antonio Gaudí
Antonio Gaudí
Humphrey Burton was
29 in Antonio Gaudí
as 'Producer'.
Sun, Mar 12 1961

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of BBC Young Musician
BBC Young Musician
Humphrey Burton was
46+ in BBC Young Musician
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 07 1978
Poster of The Unanswered Question - Six Talks at Harvard by Leonard Bernstein
The Unanswered Question - Six Talks at Harvard by Leonard Bernstein
Humphrey Burton was
44+ in The Unanswered Question - Six Talks at Harvard by Leonard Bernstein
as 'Consulting Producer'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 11 1976