Greg Funfgeld

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Greg Funfgeld (born May 29, 1953 on Long Island, New York) is an American conductor, especially a choral conductor. He has been the artistic director and conductor of The Bach Choir of Bethlehem from 1983, appearing internationally. [1] He has recorded several works by Bach including the Mass in B minor in 1997. [2]

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References

  1. "Greg Funfgeld (Conductor)". bach-cantatas.com. 2001. Retrieved 17 August 2015.
  2. "Greg Funfgeld & Bach Choir of Bethlehem & Bach Festival Orchestra / Bach Cantatas & Other Vocal Works". bach-cantatas.com. 2012. Retrieved 17 August 2015.