Which Italian composer was Barbirolli particularly associated with?
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Sir John Barbirolli was a British conductor who was particularly associated with the Italian composer Puccini. He conducted several recordings of Puccini's operas, including La Bohème, Tosca, and Madama Butterfly. Barbirolli's interpretation of Puccini's music was characterized by its passion and intensity.
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