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{{Short description|British musician (1908–1974)}} |
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'''George Frederick Linstead''' (24 January 1908 – 28 December 1974)<ref name="telegraph">[http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/music/Centenary-of-birth-of-man.3684820.jp Centenary of birth of man of influence, Sheffield Telegraph, 18 January 2008, retrieved 18 January 2008]</ref><ref name="powell">{{cite book | last=Powell| first=Christopher | author-link=| year=2007 | title=The Life and Works of George Frederick Linstead (1908-1974) - A Centenary Tribute | isbn= | url=http://www.georgeflinstead.org.uk/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/renown.pdf | accessdate=2008-01-18 }}</ref> was a [[musician]], [[critic]] and [[composer]], who featured prominently in the musical life of [[Sheffield]] and [[South Yorkshire]]. |
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Linstead spent his childhood in the village of [[Doveridge]], [[South Derbyshire]], where his musical talents first developed. The sudden death of his father in 1915 forced the family to move to [[Sheffield]], where he spent the rest of his life, never forgetting his country roots. After leaving [[Sheffield Central Technical School|Sheffield Central School]] in 1923,<ref name="telegraph" /> he devoted himself to a musical career. While financial circumstances prevented his university matriculation, he nevertheless obtained degrees through external study, including those of Bachelor and Doctor of Music. |
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For many years, Linstead was the music critic of the Sheffield Telegraph. He was a music lecturer at Sheffield University, an organist and choirmaster |
For many years, from his appointment in 1940, Linstead was the music critic of the [[Sheffield Telegraph]]. He was a music lecturer at [[Sheffield University]], an organist and choirmaster (latterly at [[Christ Church, Fulwood, Sheffield]]), and for many years contributed program notes for the [[Philharmonic]] concerts. His numerous compositions included works for [[orchestra]], solo instrument, [[piano]], [[Organ (music)]], and [[choir]]. Some of these were performed by the [[Halle Orchestra]] and received their first public hearing in the City Hall. Several of these compositions have a local connection, including his Symphonic Study “Doveridge”, his arrangement of the [[Castleton Garland Day|Castleton Garland]] Dance, and his film music for “Engineers in Steel”, commissioned for the [[British Steel Corporation]]. |
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Various events are planned to mark Linstead’s centenary. These include: a lecture to be given by Christopher Powell at Sheffield University on 11th February 2007, accompanied by performance of a small selection of the composer’s works. A longer recital of the composer’s works is planned [later in the year]. |
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== References == |
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A website giving further information on the life and works of the composer, including centenary events, downloads, and access to the official biography, may be accessed at: www.georgeflinstead.org.uk. |
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==External links== |
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*http://www.georgeflinstead.org.uk. |
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Latest revision as of 05:15, 7 November 2024
George Frederick Linstead (24 January 1908 – 28 December 1974)[1][2] was a musician, critic and composer, who featured prominently in the musical life of Sheffield and South Yorkshire.
Linstead spent his childhood in the village of Doveridge, South Derbyshire, where his musical talents first developed. The sudden death of his father in 1915 forced the family to move to Sheffield, where he spent the rest of his life, never forgetting his country roots. After leaving Sheffield Central School in 1923,[1] he devoted himself to a musical career. While financial circumstances prevented his university matriculation, he nevertheless obtained degrees through external study, including those of Bachelor and Doctor of Music.
For many years, from his appointment in 1940, Linstead was the music critic of the Sheffield Telegraph. He was a music lecturer at Sheffield University, an organist and choirmaster (latterly at Christ Church, Fulwood, Sheffield), and for many years contributed program notes for the Philharmonic concerts. His numerous compositions included works for orchestra, solo instrument, piano, Organ (music), and choir. Some of these were performed by the Halle Orchestra and received their first public hearing in the City Hall. Several of these compositions have a local connection, including his Symphonic Study “Doveridge”, his arrangement of the Castleton Garland Dance, and his film music for “Engineers in Steel”, commissioned for the British Steel Corporation.
References
[edit]- ^ a b Centenary of birth of man of influence, Sheffield Telegraph, 18 January 2008, retrieved 18 January 2008
- ^ Powell, Christopher (2007). The Life and Works of George Frederick Linstead (1908-1974) - A Centenary Tribute (PDF). Retrieved 18 January 2008.
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