Beatrice Harrison
Beatrice Harrison (9 December 1892 – 10 March 1965) was a British cellist active in the first half of the 20th century. She gave first performances of several important English works, especially those of Frederick Delius, and made the first or standard recordings of others, particularly the first recording of Elgar’s cello concerto in 1920 with the composer conducting.
Beatrice Harrison | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 9 December 1892 Roorkee, British India |
| Died | 10 March 1965 (aged 72) Surrey, England |
| Instrument(s) | Cello |
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