British violinist, teacher of violin, and later a conductor. Born 17 February 1908 in London, England, UK and died 2 May 2003 in London, England, UK.
Sub-Principal Second Violin of the BBC Symphony Orchestra. Former member of the London Symphony Orchestra (1930-1951). He played with the Blech String Quartet for ten years. In 1955, he joined the London Philharmonic Orchestra as leader. From 1956 until 1984, he led his own Amici String Quartet being its President from 1983 to 1984. He gave up orchestral playing in 1964.
He taught at the Royal Academy of Music.
1975
Pye Records
LP, Album
PRT
Cass, Album
2018
Nimbus Records
6xCD, Comp
1994
1984
BBC Plays On Tape
Cass
1980
1979
Gaudeamus (2)
LP
1975
1973
1967
His Master's Voice
7", EP, Mono
1967
1967
1967
1967
1956
1955
Astor
LP
Lionel Bentley