(b Sydney, 29 Sept 1930). Australian conductor. He studied at the New South Wales Conservatorium and the RAM. He influenced the development of Joan Sutherland's career and conducted her performances from 1963 (they were married in 1954). They have appeared widely in the bel canto repertory, often with vocal parts ornamented by Bonynge. In 1976 he became musical director of Australian Opera.

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