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Clive Gillinson

Executive and Artistic Director, Carnegie Hall Corporation · United States

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Clive Gillinson is the CEO of Carnegie Hall Corporation. Gillinson is based in the United States. Gillinson was born in 1946 and educated at Frensham Heights School and Royal Academy of Music.

Clive Gillinson is a British cellist and arts administrator who became Executive and Artistic Director of Carnegie Hall in 2005. He was previously Managing Director of the London Symphony Orchestra for 21 years, where he led innovative artistic festivals and education programs. Born in Bangalore, India in 1946, he studied cello from age eleven and is a Knight Bachelor of the Order of the British Empire.

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Recent coverage of Clive Gillinson has touched on tributes to notable figures associated with Carnegie Hall, including conductor Michael Tilson Thomas and philanthropist Vartan Gregorian, as well as Gillinson's commentary on classical music topics. Additional reporting has examined institutional challenges at Carnegie Hall, including financial concerns flagged by credit rating agencies despite strong ticket sales, labor disputes, and governance transitions.

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Born
March 7, 1946
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Education
Frensham Heights School, Royal Academy of Music, University of London
Awards
Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Knight Bachelor

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Who is Clive Gillinson?
Clive Gillinson is the Executive and Artistic Director of Carnegie Hall Corporation, based in United States.
What company does Clive Gillinson lead?
Clive Gillinson is CEO of Carnegie Hall Corporation.
Where was Clive Gillinson educated?
Clive Gillinson studied at Frensham Heights School, Royal Academy of Music, University of London.