Virtuoso violist. Born in West Hartlepool. Initially he studied the violin in Leipzig and at the Royal Academy of Music, London. He was encouraged to take up the viola instead, and rapidly became one its best known exponents. Many composers including Arnold Bax, Gustav Holst and William Walton wrote pieces for him. Appointed C.B.E. in 1950. Died at his home 42 Marryat Road, Wimbledon.
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Lionel Tertis
This cast-iron roundel is one of 22 - see Bowler's page for more details. Th...
Lionel Tertis, 1876 - 1975, viola soloist, lived in a flat here 1961 - 1975. ...
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Italian goldsmith, sculptor, draftsman, soldier, musician, and artist who also wrote a famous autobiography and poetry.
Person, Art, Craft / Design, Literature, Music / songs, Poetry, Sculpture, Italy
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Record album. The fifth to be released by Bob Marley and the Wailers on Island Records.
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