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Gwendolen McGill

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Gwendolen Mary Finlayson McGill
Born1910
CitizenshipUnited Kingdom
Known forScottish musician, composer and music teacher. She composed for, arranged for and taught the piano, cello and Celtic harp.

Gwendolen Mary Finlayson McGill (born 1910) was a Scottish musician, composer and music teacher. She composed for, arranged for and taught the piano, cello and Celtic harp.[1] She performed these instuments in Britain and Europe.[1] While perfoming on the cello she was accompanied by pianists such as Gerald Moore and Ernest Lush.[2][3]

Education[edit]

She was educated at colleges in Edinburgh, Vienna, Paris, Salzburg and Prades.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Cohen, Aaron I. (1987). International encyclopedia of women composers. 1: A - Sai (2. ed., revised and enl ed.). New York: Books & Music. ISBN 978-0-9617485-0-0.
  2. ^ "VIOLONCELLO RECITAL". The Scotsman. 22 March 1939. p. 17. ProQuest 481484332. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
  3. ^ "The World of Music". The Stage. 4 December 1952.