Julian Egerton
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Julian Egerton was a British
classical
clarinetist.
Despite contracting polio at the age of eight, he went on to have a lengthy, productive career, performing until the age of 93. He first studied under his father, William Egerton, and then with George Tyler of the Royal Philharmonic Society
. He was the first British clarinetist to perform Brahms'
Clarinet Quintet Op. 115
. He was professor at the Royal College of Music
in succession to Henry Lazarus from 1894 until 1910, and at Kneller Hall from 1889. His students included Charles Draper and Haydn Draper.
When Queen Victoria's State and Private Bands were re-organised in 1870, Julian Egerton took over his father's place, at the age of 22 years, a position he held until 1909. He was, in addition, principal at the Hans Richer Concerts from their inception in 1879, and at many provincial festivals. He played at the first and many subsequent Promenade Concert
s at Queens Hall under Henry J. Wood.
In 1910 he gave up both teaching appointments for personal reasons, much to the surprise and regret of the institutions involved.
In 1911 his wife Caroline Wakelin, who he married in 1872, died. Together they had seven children. He re-married in 1917 and moved shortly after to Bilsington in Kent.
His Fieldhouse clarinets are preserved in the Edinburgh Collection of Historic Musical Instruments.
British people
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classical
Classical music
Classical music is the art music produced in, or rooted in, the traditions of Western liturgical and secular music, encompassing a broad period from roughly the 11th century to present times...
clarinetist.
Despite contracting polio at the age of eight, he went on to have a lengthy, productive career, performing until the age of 93. He first studied under his father, William Egerton, and then with George Tyler of the Royal Philharmonic Society
Royal Philharmonic Society
The Royal Philharmonic Society is a British music society, formed in 1813. It was originally formed in London to promote performances of instrumental music there. Many distinguished composers and performers have taken part in its concerts...
. He was the first British clarinetist to perform Brahms'
Johannes Brahms
Johannes Brahms was a German composer and pianist, and one of the leading musicians of the Romantic period. Born in Hamburg, Brahms spent much of his professional life in Vienna, Austria, where he was a leader of the musical scene...
Clarinet Quintet Op. 115
Clarinet Quintet (Brahms)
Johannes Brahms's Clarinet Quintet in B minor, Op. 115 was written in 1891 for the clarinettist Richard Mühlfeld. It is widely regarded as Brahms's supreme achievement in chamber music.The piece is known for its autumnal mood...
. He was professor at 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...
in succession to Henry Lazarus from 1894 until 1910, and at Kneller Hall from 1889. His students included Charles Draper and Haydn Draper.
When Queen Victoria's State and Private Bands were re-organised in 1870, Julian Egerton took over his father's place, at the age of 22 years, a position he held until 1909. He was, in addition, principal at the Hans Richer Concerts from their inception in 1879, and at many provincial festivals. He played at the first and many subsequent Promenade Concert
Promenade Concert
Promenade Concert is a Canadian music television series which aired on CBC Television from 1953 to 1956.-Premise:This series featured the Promenade Concert series in Toronto, recorded at Varsity Arena. These concerts were also broadcast on CBC Radio....
s at Queens Hall under Henry J. Wood.
In 1910 he gave up both teaching appointments for personal reasons, much to the surprise and regret of the institutions involved.
In 1911 his wife Caroline Wakelin, who he married in 1872, died. Together they had seven children. He re-married in 1917 and moved shortly after to Bilsington in Kent.
His Fieldhouse clarinets are preserved in the Edinburgh Collection of Historic Musical Instruments.