Conductor Sir Antonio Pappano

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The Piano was not something a young Antonio Pappano was too keen on; he was far more interested in football. It took coercion from his father before classical music hit him like a thunderbolt and led him from behind the scenes at the New York City Opera to becoming one of the most admired conductors in the world Presenter: Jon Tolansky Producer for the BBC World Service: Andrea Kidd Image: Sir Antonio Pappano Credit: Musacchio & Ianniello - EMI Classics