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William Whitehouse

1859 – 1935

English cellist

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Lived 1859 – 1935 (aged 75). William Whitehouse was a British cellist.

William Edward Whitehouse (20 May 1859 – 12 January 1935) was an English cellist.

Career He studied for one year with Alfredo Piatti, for whom he deputised (taking his place in concerts when called upon), and was his favourite pupil. He went on to teach at the Royal Academy of Music, Royal College of Music and King's College, Cambridge; his students included Felix Salmond and Beatrice Harrison, who both became closely associated with Edward Elgar. He played with violinist Joseph Joachim, and formed The London Trio with violinist Achille Simonetti and pianist Amina Goodwin. He edited Piatti's Caprices, with suggestions as to how his former teacher preferred them to be played.

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Who was William Whitehouse?

English cellist (1859–1935)

When was William Whitehouse born?

William Whitehouse was born on 20 May 1859 in London.

When did William Whitehouse die?

William Whitehouse died on 12 January 1935 in London.

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William Whitehouse was a cellist.

What nationality was William Whitehouse?

William Whitehouse was British.

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· Wikipedia: William Whitehouse

· Wikidata: Q4468457

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