Papers, 1948-1990 (bulk 1978-1990 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 2583011
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Holford, Franz, 1909-1994
- Access Conditions:
- Available for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [1948-1990]
- 1 cm.
- Summary:
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Letters from Sir Eric Fenby, best known for his arrangements of the music of Frederick Delius. Copy of Holford's published poem Elegy, written in tribute to an airman who died in action during the closing months of the Second World War.
- Biography/History:
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Composer and music teacher. Claimed to have been born in Heidelberg, Germany, and moved to Australia in the late 1930s. Holford was actually born in Petersham, Sydney. He composed works for piano, cello and voice, performed in Australia and overseas. Holford founded the Australian journal of music, the Canon in 1948, and was its editor until 1965. He was classical music editor for the music publishing house of Albert and Sons until 1980. A member of various music committees Holford was also active as an eisteddfod adjudicator.
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference no.: MS 8967.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1948-1990
- Occupation:
- Composers
- Other authors/contributors:
- Fenby, Eric, 1906-
- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
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