Primrose, William
Performer
William Primrose CBE (23 August 1904 – 1 May 1982) was a Scottish violist and teacher. He performed with the London String Quartet from 1930 to 1935. He then joined the NBC symphony orchestra where he formed the Primrose Quartet. He performed in various countries around the world as a soloist throughout his career. Primrose also taught at several universities and institutions. He is the author of several books on viola techniques. [source from Wikipedia]
Work
- Suite for viola and piano
- Suite hebraique
- Meditation and Processional
- Introduction and Variations on Dal tuo stellato from Rossini's opera Moses in Egypt, MS 23 (Arr. G. Karr for double bass and orchestra)
- Harold in Italy, H 68
- 24 Caprices for Solo Violin, Op. 1
