Sir Alexander Gibson, (January 11, 1926 - January 14, 1995) was an orchestral and opera music director and conductor. January 11 is the 11th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1926 (MCMXXVI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... January 14 is the 14th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1995 (MCMXCV in Roman) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

He was born 1926 in the town of Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. Motherwell (Tobar na Màthar in Gaelic) is a Scottish town, in northern Lanarkshire, between Glasgow and Edinburgh. ... North Lanarkshire (Siorrachd Lannraig a Tuath in Gaelic) is one of 32 unitary council regions in Scotland. ... Royal motto: Nemo me impune lacessit (English: No one provokes me with impunity) Scotlands location within the United Kingdom Languages English, Gaelic, Scots Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow First Minister Jack McConnell Area - Total - % water Ranked 2nd UK 78,782 km² 1. ...

He studied music at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music in Glasgow, London, Salzburg and Siena, Italy. He was appointed in 1957 as the youngest Musical Director of Sadler`s Wells (English National Opera). Glasgow (or Glaschu in Gaelic) is Scotlands largest city and unitary council, situated on the River Clyde in the countrys west central lowlands. ... The Houses of Parliament and the clock tower containing Big Ben Part of the London skyline viewed from the South Bank London is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom. ... 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Returning to Glasgow he became the first Scottish principal conductor and Artistic Director 1959-1984 of the (Royal) Scottish National Orchestra. Founder in 1962 and Music Director of Scottish Opera to 1987, and Conductor Laureate until his death on January 14, 1995. Scottish Opera was founded in 1962 and is based in Glasgow. ... January 14 is the 14th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1995 (MCMXCV in Roman) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

He was made a CBE in 1967, was knighted in 1977 and became President of the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama; where, in his memory, the Alexander Gibson School of Opera was opened in 1998, being the first purpose built Opera School in Great Britain. Commanders Badge of the Order of the British Empire The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V. The Order includes five classes in civil and military divisions, in decreasing order of seniority: Knight or Dame Grand... 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ... The Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama or RSAMD is a music and drama school in Glasgow, Scotland. ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII in Roman) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ...