Guy Warrack
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Guy Warrack was Scottish composer
and conductor
. From 1925-1935 he taught on the faculty of the Royal College of Music
. From 1935-1946 he was principal conductor of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
and from 1948-1951 he was conductor for the Sadler's Wells Theatre Ballet. He is the father of English music critic John Warrack
.
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
and conductor
Conducting
Conducting is the art of directing a musical performance by way of visible gestures. The primary duties of the conductor are to unify performers, set the tempo, execute clear preparations and beats, and to listen critically and shape the sound of the ensemble...
. From 1925-1935 he taught on the faculty of the Royal College of Music
Royal College of Music
The Royal College of Music is a conservatoire founded by Royal Charter in 1882, located in South Kensington, London, England.-Background:The first director was Sir George Grove and he was followed by Sir Hubert Parry...
. From 1935-1946 he was principal conductor of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra is a broadcasting symphony orchestra based in Glasgow, Scotland. One of five full-time orchestras maintained by the British Broadcasting Corporation , it is the oldest full-time professional orchestra in Scotland...
and from 1948-1951 he was conductor for the Sadler's Wells Theatre Ballet. He is the father of English music critic John Warrack
John Warrack
John Warrack is an English music critic, writer on music, and oboist. He is the son of Scottish conductor and composer Guy Warrack. From 1954–1961 he was music critic for The Daily Telegraph, and from 1961–1972 he was music critic for The Sunday Telegraph. From 1978–1983 he served as the Artistic...
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