About Hugh Macdonald
Born 1940. Hugh Macdonald is a British musicologist, editor, music arranger and musician.
Hugh John Macdonald (born 31 January 1940 in Newbury, Berkshire) is an English musicologist chiefly known for his work within the music of the 19th century, especially in France. He has been general editor of the Hector Berlioz: New Edition of the Complete Works since its inception in 1967 and has been particularly active in the revival of interest in Berlioz's music. He is also the author of several entries within The Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians.
Biography Macdonald studied under Raymond Leppard at the University of Cambridge from 1958 to 1966. He became the Gardiner Professor of Music at Glasgow University in 1980, where he remained until 1987, when he was appointed Avis Blewett Professor of Music at Washington University in St. Louis.
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Who is Hugh Macdonald?
English musicologist
When was Hugh Macdonald born?
Hugh Macdonald was born on 31 January 1940 in Newbury.
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Hugh Macdonald is a musicologist, editor, music arranger and musician.
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Hugh Macdonald is British.
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