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Ian Lake

1935 – 2004

British musician

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About Ian Lake

Lived 1935 – 2004 (aged 69). Ian Lake was a British association football player, composer, music educator and pianist.

Ian Lake (26 January 1935 in Quorn, Leicestershire – 12 August 2004 in London, England) was a pianist and composer who taught for many years at the Royal College of Music in London.

The son of working-class parents, he was educated at Trent College after winning a scholarship. After leaving school, he joined the army to undertake his National Service, playing the clarinet and viola in an army band. He subsequently entered the Royal College of Music on another scholarship. He began teaching at the college in 1966, eventually becoming a professor of piano.

In 1995, he was convicted of sexually abusing children and in the same year his teaching career at the Royal College of Music came to an end. Despite this, his career as a concert performer and recording artist continued. Since then several former pupils, both male and female, have come forward and described abuse they suffered from him.

Personal life Lake married twice. His first marriage ended in 1976 and his second ended in 1996. He had five children and five grandchildren.

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Royal College of Music, Trent College
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Royal College of Music

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ian Lake?

British musician (1935-2004)

When was Ian Lake born?

Ian Lake was born on 26 January 1935 in Quorn.

When did Ian Lake die?

Ian Lake died on 12 August 2004 in London.

What was Ian Lake's occupation?

Ian Lake was an association football player, composer, music educator and pianist.

What nationality was Ian Lake?

Ian Lake was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ian Lake

· Wikidata: Q5982013

· DBpedia: Ian Lake

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