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The public map records this plaque for Michael Costa. Its recorded inscription reads: Sir Michael Costa (1808-1883) Conductor and Orchestra Reformer lived here 1857-1883

Sir Michael Costa was a prominent British conductor and orchestra reformer who significantly influenced Victorian musical life, particularly through his leadership of the Queen's Hall Orchestra. He is remembered for elevating the standards of orchestral performance and for popularizing classical music among broader audiences in 19th-century Britain.

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