PARRATT (Sir Walter, 1841-1924, Organist and Composer)

Vintage photo by the J. Russell, signed and inscribed, “The worst likeness ever taken”, and dated, showing him head and shoulders, full face, addressed to Frank Smith on the verso, 5½” x 3½”, postmarked Windsor, 27th July

From 1854 to 1861 he was an organist at St Paul's Church in his native town of Huddersfield and, as successor to John Stainer, in 1872 at Magdalen College, Oxford, where he remained for ten years. From 1882 he held the post of organist of St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. He became Heather Professor of Music at Oxford University in 1908, taking over from Hubert Parry. He became one of the foremost organ teachers of his day, with many important posts in Britain being filled by his students. He was president of the Royal College of Organists.

Item Date:  1903

Stock No:  42301      £125

             Add to Wish List     Order/Enquire