Geoffrey Gilbert
Geoffrey Winzer Gilbert (born May 28, 1914 in Liverpool , † May 18, 1989 in DeLand ) was one of the most outstanding English flautists of the 20th century.
Geoffrey Gilbert was the son of Welsh parents and the father of a professional oboist. From the age of 12 he took flute lessons, which he continued at Liverpool College of Music and the Royal Manchester College of Music. In 1930 he became a member of the Hallé Orchestra . From 1933 to 1948, interrupted by military service, he was solo flutist of the London Philharmonic Orchestra , from 1948 to 1952 solo flutist of the BBC Symphony Orchestra and from 1957 to 1963 in the same position with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra . Gilbert was the soloist in the English premieres of the flute concertos by Jacques Ibert , Carl Nielsen , André Jolivet and Jean Rivier .
Gilbert has taught at Trinity College of Music , the Guildhall School of Music and the Royal Manchester College of Music. In 1969 he moved with his family to Florida , where he worked until 1979 as Director of Instrumental Studies at Stetson University in DeLand . Even after his retirement he continued to work as a teacher and leader of master classes .
Gilbert's students include Trevor Wye , Susan Milan , Alexander Murray , William Bennett , Peter Lloyd , Averil Williams, and James Galway .
Web links
- Geoffrey Gilbert - A Personal Look (English)
- Short biography with discography (English)
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| SURNAME | Gilbert, Geoffrey |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Gilbert, Geoffrey Vintner (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | English flautist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 28, 1914 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Liverpool |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 18, 1989 |
| Place of death | DeLand |