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{{Short description|English trumpet player (1935–2010)}}
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'''Maurice Harrison Murphy''' [[Order of the British Empire|MBE]] (7 August 1935 – 28 October 2010) was a British musician who was principal [[trumpet]] of the [[London Symphony Orchestra]] from 1977 to 2007.
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| name = Maurice Murphy
| background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
| honorific_suffix = [[Order of the British Empire|MBE]]
| birth_name = Maurice Harrison Murphy
| birth_date = {{birth date|1935|8|7|df=y}}
| birth_place = Hammersmith, London
|image=Maurice Murphy 2002.jpg
|caption=Murphy playing flugelhorn in 2002
| occupation = Classical musician
| instrument = Trumpet, cornet
| past_member_of = [[London Symphony Orchestra]]
| death_date = {{death date and age|2010|10|28|1935|8|7|df=y}}
}}
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'''Maurice Harrison Murphy''' {{post-nominals|country=GBR|size=100%|MBE}} (7 August 1935 – 28 October 2010) was a British musician who was principal [[trumpet]] of the [[London Symphony Orchestra]] from 1977 to 2007.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Millington |first1=Barry |title=Maurice Murphy obituary |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2010/nov/29/maurice-murphy-obituary |website=The Guardian |date=29 November 2010}}</ref>

==Biography==
==Biography==
He was born in Hammersmith in 1935, and his father drove a coal wagon.<ref>{{cite web|author=Barry Millington |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2010/nov/29/maurice-murphy-obituary |title=Maurice Murphy obituary &#124; Music |newspaper=[[The Guardian]] |date= |accessdate=2016-03-06}}</ref> He grew up playing in brass bands in Yorkshire, and notably was Principal [[Cornet]] of the world-famous [[Black Dyke Mills Band]] from 1956 to 1961. His transition from brass bands to orchestral work was helped with stints with [[the Hallé]], the [[Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra]] and the Lemare Orchestra. He held the position of Principal Trumpet with the BBC Northern Symphony Orchestra (now the [[BBC Philharmonic Orchestra]]) from 1961 and in 1977 joined the [[London Symphony Orchestra]] (LSO) as Principal Trumpet, a position he held for 30 years until his retirement in 2007.
He was born in [[Hammersmith]] in 1935, and his father drove a coal wagon.<ref name = "GuardianObit">{{cite news|author=Barry Millington |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2010/nov/29/maurice-murphy-obituary |title=Maurice Murphy obituary &#124; Music |newspaper=[[The Guardian]] |date= 2010-11-29|accessdate=2016-03-06}}</ref> He grew up playing in brass bands in Yorkshire, and notably was Principal [[Cornet]] of the world-famous [[Black Dyke Mills Band]] from 1956 to 1961. His transition from brass bands to orchestral work was helped with stints with [[the Hallé]], the [[Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra]] and the Lemare Orchestra. He held the position of Principal Trumpet with the BBC Northern Symphony Orchestra (now the [[BBC Philharmonic Orchestra]]) from 1961 and in 1977 joined the [[London Symphony Orchestra]] (LSO) as Principal Trumpet, a position he held for 30 years until his retirement in 2007.


Murphy can be heard on film soundtracks including the first six ''[[Star Wars]]'' films (his first role as Principal Trumpet in the LSO), ''[[Superman (1978 film)|Superman: The Movie]]'', ''[[Raiders of the Lost Ark]]'', ''[[Gangs of New York]]'', ''[[Johnny English]]'', ''[[Reign of Fire (film)|Reign of Fire]]'', a solo in ''[[Mr. Holland's Opus|Mr. Holland’s Opus]]'', ''[[Philadelphia]]'', ''[[Batman (1989 film)|Batman]]'', the ''[[Alien (film series)|Alien]]'' movies, ''[[Frankenstein]]'', ''[[Gladiator (2000 film)|Gladiator]]'', ''[[Who Framed Roger Rabbit]]'', ''[[We Were Soldiers]]'' and many more.
Murphy has played on film soundtracks including the first six ''[[Star Wars]]'' films (his first role as Principal Trumpet in the LSO), ''[[Superman (1978 film)|Superman: The Movie]]'', ''[[Raiders of the Lost Ark]]'', ''[[Gangs of New York]]'', ''[[Johnny English]]'', ''[[Reign of Fire (film)|Reign of Fire]]'', a solo in ''[[Mr. Holland's Opus|Mr. Holland’s Opus]]'', ''[[Philadelphia (film)|Philadelphia]]'', ''[[Batman (1989 film)|Batman]]'', the ''[[Alien (film series)|Alien]]'' movies, ''[[Frankenstein (film)|Frankenstein]]'', ''[[Gladiator (2000 film)|Gladiator]]'', ''[[Who Framed Roger Rabbit]]'', ''[[We Were Soldiers]]'' and many more.


Murphy officially retired from the orchestra on 16 October 2000 but continually had his contract renewed between then<ref name="2000retirement">{{cite web|last=Hørven|first=Vera|title=A Tribute to a Legend: Maurice Murphy|url=http://www.trumpetguild.org/news/news00/murphy.htm|publisher=International Trumpet Guild|accessdate=10 November 2010|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101107185244/http://www.trumpetguild.org/news/news00/murphy.htm|archivedate=7 November 2010|df=}}</ref> and his real retirement on 3 June 2007.<ref name="LSOpodcast">{{cite web|last=Pearson|first=Tommy|title=LSO Podcasts: Maurice Murphy|url=http://lso.co.uk/page/3350/|publisher=London Symphony Orchestra|accessdate=31 January 2011}}</ref> His last concert as principal trumpet of the LSO was in a performance of [[Elgar]]'s ''[[The Dream of Gerontius]]'', conducted by [[Richard Hickox]].<ref name="HickoxProg">{{cite web|title= LSO concert programme|url=http://www.barbican.org.uk/.../03%20Jul%20LSO%20Programme%20download.pdf|publisher=London Symphony Orchestra}}{{Dead link|date=January 2011}}</ref>
Murphy officially retired from the orchestra on 16 October 2000 but continually had his contract renewed between then and his real retirement on 3 June 2007.<ref name="2000retirement">{{cite web |last1=Hørven |first1=Vera |title=A Tribute to a Legend: Maurice Murphy |url=https://old.trumpetguild.org/news/news00/murphy.htm |website=ITG News Archive |accessdate=20 October 2019}}</ref><ref name="LSOpodcast">{{cite web|last=Pearson|first=Tommy|title=LSO Podcasts: Maurice Murphy|url=http://lso.co.uk/page/3350/|publisher=London Symphony Orchestra|accessdate=31 January 2011}}</ref> His last concert as principal trumpet of the LSO was in a performance of [[Elgar]]'s ''[[The Dream of Gerontius]]'', conducted by [[Richard Hickox]].<ref name="GuardianObit" />


==Honours==
==Honours==
In 2008 Murphy received the honorary award of the [[International Trumpet Guild]], given to those "who have made extraordinary contributions to the art of trumpet playing".<ref name="ITGaward">{{cite web|url=http://www.trumpetguild.org/handbook/appendix.html#appendixi|title=ITG Handbook: Appendix|accessdate=11 May 2010}}</ref> He was appointed [[Member of the Order of the British Empire]] (MBE) in the 2010 New Year Honours.<ref>{{London Gazette|issue=59282|date=31 December 2009|page=20|supp=y}}</ref>
In 2008 Murphy received the honorary award of the [[International Trumpet Guild]], given to those "who have made extraordinary contributions to the art of trumpet playing".<ref name="ITGaward">{{cite web |title=ITG organizational news: nominations for ITG Honorary Award and ITG Award of Merit |url=https://trumpetguild.org/content/itg-news/389-itg-organizational-news-nominations-for-itghonorary-award-anditgaward-of-merit |website=International Trumpet Guild |accessdate=20 October 2019}}</ref>
He was appointed [[Member of the Order of the British Empire]] (MBE) in the 2010 New Year Honours.<ref>{{London Gazette|issue=59282|date=31 December 2009|page=20|supp=y}}</ref>

==Death==
==Death==
Maurice Murphy died on 28 October 2010, aged 75.<ref name=LSO-tribute>{{cite web|title=Maurice Murphy|url=http://lso.co.uk/page/3349|publisher=London Symphony Orchestra|accessdate=31 January 2011}}</ref>
Maurice Murphy died on 28 October 2010, aged 75.<ref name=LSO-tribute>{{cite web|title=Maurice Murphy|url=http://lso.co.uk/page/3349|publisher=London Symphony Orchestra|accessdate=31 January 2011}}</ref>
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://lso.co.uk/page/3349/ LSO website: Maurice Murphy tribute page]
*[https://lso.co.uk/more/news/117-maurice-murphy.html LSO Website: Maurice Murphy's Obituary and Podcast]{{dead link|date=September 2023}}
*[http://lso.co.uk/page/3350/ LSO website: Maurice Murphy photo gallery and podcast]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20101107185244/http://www.trumpetguild.org/news/news00/murphy.htm International Trumpet Guild news story on first retirement (2000)]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20101107185244/http://www.trumpetguild.org/news/news00/murphy.htm International Trumpet Guild news story on first retirement (2000)]
*[http://www.trumpetguild.org/news/10/1079mm.html International Trumpet Guild obituary]
*[http://www.trumpetguild.org/news/10/1079mm.html International Trumpet Guild obituary] (subscription required)


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Maurice Murphy
MBE
Murphy playing flugelhorn in 2002
Murphy playing flugelhorn in 2002
Background information
Birth nameMaurice Harrison Murphy
Born(1935-08-07)7 August 1935
Hammersmith, London
Died28 October 2010(2010-10-28) (aged 75)
OccupationClassical musician
Instrument(s)Trumpet, cornet
Formerly ofLondon Symphony Orchestra

Maurice Harrison Murphy MBE (7 August 1935 – 28 October 2010) was a British musician who was principal trumpet of the London Symphony Orchestra from 1977 to 2007.[1]

Biography

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He was born in Hammersmith in 1935, and his father drove a coal wagon.[2] He grew up playing in brass bands in Yorkshire, and notably was Principal Cornet of the world-famous Black Dyke Mills Band from 1956 to 1961. His transition from brass bands to orchestral work was helped with stints with the Hallé, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and the Lemare Orchestra. He held the position of Principal Trumpet with the BBC Northern Symphony Orchestra (now the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra) from 1961 and in 1977 joined the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) as Principal Trumpet, a position he held for 30 years until his retirement in 2007.

Murphy has played on film soundtracks including the first six Star Wars films (his first role as Principal Trumpet in the LSO), Superman: The Movie, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Gangs of New York, Johnny English, Reign of Fire, a solo in Mr. Holland’s Opus, Philadelphia, Batman, the Alien movies, Frankenstein, Gladiator, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, We Were Soldiers and many more.

Murphy officially retired from the orchestra on 16 October 2000 but continually had his contract renewed between then and his real retirement on 3 June 2007.[3][4] His last concert as principal trumpet of the LSO was in a performance of Elgar's The Dream of Gerontius, conducted by Richard Hickox.[2]

Honours

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In 2008 Murphy received the honorary award of the International Trumpet Guild, given to those "who have made extraordinary contributions to the art of trumpet playing".[5]

He was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2010 New Year Honours.[6]

Death

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Maurice Murphy died on 28 October 2010, aged 75.[7]

References

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  1. ^ Millington, Barry (29 November 2010). "Maurice Murphy obituary". The Guardian.
  2. ^ a b Barry Millington (29 November 2010). "Maurice Murphy obituary | Music". The Guardian. Retrieved 6 March 2016.
  3. ^ Hørven, Vera. "A Tribute to a Legend: Maurice Murphy". ITG News Archive. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
  4. ^ Pearson, Tommy. "LSO Podcasts: Maurice Murphy". London Symphony Orchestra. Retrieved 31 January 2011.
  5. ^ "ITG organizational news: nominations for ITG Honorary Award and ITG Award of Merit". International Trumpet Guild. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
  6. ^ "No. 59282". The London Gazette (Supplement). 31 December 2009. p. 20.
  7. ^ "Maurice Murphy". London Symphony Orchestra. Retrieved 31 January 2011.
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