Maurice Handford

Maurice James Handford (29 April 1928 – 16 December 1986) was a British horn player and conductor.[1][2]

Handford was born in Salisbury.[3] He was principal horn of the Hallé Orchestra from 1949–61, then associate conductor 1966–71, and staff conductor. He died in Warminster.

References

  1. ^ Maurice Handford - Oxford Index - Oxford University Press
  2. ^ Music and Musicians - Volume 35 1987 - Page 45 "Obituaries MAURICE HANDFORD : A Personal Tribute The premature death of the conductor Maurice Handford, at the age of 57, has left the musical world a good deal the poorer. Those of us who were privileged to know him as a friend are ..."
  3. ^ "Radio Swiss Classic - Music database - Musician". www.radioswissclassic.ch. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
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