About Alan Loveday
Lived 1928 – 2016 (aged 88). Alan Loveday was a New Zealand violinist.
Alan Raymond Loveday (29 February 1928 – 12 April 2016) was a New Zealand violinist. A child prodigy, he became leader of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and a soloist and leader with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields. He was a professor at the Royal College of Music for 17 years from 1955. Loveday married pianist Ruth Stanfield in 1952, and they had two children, including Ian Loveday.
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Who was Alan Loveday?
New Zealand violinist (1928-2016)
When was Alan Loveday born?
Alan Loveday was born on 29 February 1928 in Palmerston North.
When did Alan Loveday die?
Alan Loveday died on 12 April 2016.
What was Alan Loveday's occupation?
Alan Loveday was a violinist.
What nationality was Alan Loveday?
Alan Loveday was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alan Loveday. https://biography.guide/alan-loveday/
MLA: "Alan Loveday." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alan-loveday/.
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