Anthony John Elwyn Besch was an influential English opera and theatre director known for his traditional staging style. Starting his journey at Glyndebourne, he directed operas for various prominent companies including Welsh National Opera and English National Opera. His works were recognized not only in the UK but also internationally, as he directed performances across Europe, America, and Australia. With a keen eye for visual presentation, Besch preferred straightforward productions over conceptual interpretations, solidifying his legacy in the opera community.
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Meaning of the name - Anthony
priceless, worthy of praise, flourishing
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Place of Birth: London
Educated At: Rossall School
Occupation: Opera and theatre director
Employers: Glyndebourne | Welsh National Opera | Opera North | D'Oyly Carte | The Royal Opera | Aldeburgh Festival | Garsington Opera | English National Opera | Scottish Opera | New Opera Company
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 5, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 5, 2026 |
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| Sun | 15 Aquarius 26 | 16 Aquarius 41 | 26 Taurus 17 |
| Moon | 20 Aquarius 51 | 1 Libra 14 | 6 Scorpio 12 |
| Mercury | 19 Capricorn 56 | 27 Aquarius 27 | 12 Taurus 31 |
| Venus | 20 Pisces 43 | 23 Aquarius 50 | 8 Cancer 41 |
| Mars | 10 Sagittarius 43 | 10 Aquarius 15 | 12 Aquarius 51 |
| Jupiter | 14 Sagittarius 28 | 16 Cancer 53 | 17 Sagittarius 8 |
| Saturn | 2 Scorpio 54 | 29 Pisces 0 | 27 Libra 40 |
| Uranus | 15 Pisces 44 | 27 Taurus 28 | 20 Pisces 53 |
| Neptune | 19 Leo 5 | 0 Aries 16 | 17 Leo 41 |
| Pluto | 10 Cancer 39 | 3 Aquarius 50 | 10 Cancer 47 |
| Rahu | 3 Virgo 8 | 10 Pisces 17 | 27 Leo 44 |
| Ketu | 3 Pisces 8 | 10 Virgo 17 | 27 Aquarius 44 |
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