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- Born:
- Feb. 10, 1841, Huddersfield, Eng.
- Died:
- March 27, 1924, Windsor (aged 83)
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Sir Walter Parratt
British musician
Sir Walter Parratt (born Feb. 10, 1841, Huddersfield, Eng.—died March 27, 1924, Windsor) was an organist who exerted great influence by his understanding of Bach. At age 11, he was organist at a local church, and later held positions as organist of Magdalen College, Oxford (1872) and St. George’s Chapel, Windsor (1882); professor of music, Oxford (1908–18); and teacher of organ at the Royal College of Music, London (1883–1923). In 1893 he became organist to Queen Victoria. His few compositions include incidental music, and organ and choral works.
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