Edgar Bainton(1880–1956)

1880-02-1402/14/1880 in Australien
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Sonata for viola and piano
Edgar Leslie Bainton (1880-1956), born in Hackney, London, began his musical career early, winning a scholarship to the Royal College of Music at 16. By 1901, he was a professor of piano and composition at the Newcastle Conservatoire, eventually becoming its principal in 1912. Deeply involved in Newcastle’s music scene, he led the Newcastle Philharmonic Orchestra until 1934.   A versatile composer known for choral, symphonic, and chamber works, Bainton often drew inspiration from poetry. His career took him abroad as an examiner and, in 1934, to Australia, where he became director of the New South Wales State Conservatorium of Music. Under his leadership, the conservatorium saw its enrollment grow significantly, reflecting his dedication to music education and outreach through broadcasting and music clubs. Edgar Leslie Bainton, born in Hackney, London, began his musical career early, winning a scholarship to the Royal College of Music at 16. By 1901, he was a professor of piano and composition at the Newcastle Conservatoire, eventually becoming its principal in 1912. Deeply involved in Newcastle?s music scene, he led the Newcastle Philharmonic Orchestra until 1934.
A versatile composer known for choral, symphonic, and chamber works, Bainton often drew inspiration from poetry. His career took him abroad as an examiner and, in 1934, to Australia, where he became director of the New South Wales State Conservatorium of Music. Under his leadership, the conservatorium saw its enrollment grow significantly, reflecting his dedication to music education and outreach through broadcasting and music clubs.

Works

Sonata for Viola and Piano
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