About Paul Beard
Lived 1901 – 1989 (aged 87). Paul Beard was a British violinist.
Paul Beard (4 August 1901 – 22 April 1989) was an English violinist, known particularly as leader of Sir Thomas Beecham's original London Philharmonic Orchestra and Sir Adrian Boult's BBC Symphony Orchestra. He was also a teacher, holding posts at the Royal Academy of Music and the Guildhall School of Music.
Life and career Beard was born in Birmingham. He was taught by his father, a professional violist, and first played in public in 1907 at the age of six.
In 1920 Beard was appointed to lead the spa orchestra at Scarborough, and from 1922 to 1932 he was leader of the City of Birmingham Orchestra. He taught at the Royal Academy of Music, the Royal College of Music (from 1936 to 1940) and the Guildhall School of Music.
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Who was Paul Beard?
British musician
When was Paul Beard born?
Paul Beard was born on 4 August 1901.
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Paul Beard died on 22 April 1989.
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Paul Beard was a violinist.
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Paul Beard was British.
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