Edward Downes

Edward Downes was a British conductor, oboist, music arranger and musician (1924–2009). He was born at Birmingham and died at Switzerland.

Also recorded as Sir Edward Downes; Sir Edward Thomas ("Ted") Downes.

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Formation and teaching

Edward Downes studied at University of Birmingham, Royal College of Music and Manhattan School of Music. He trained under Hermann Scherchen.

Recognition and collections

Edward Downes received Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Knight Bachelor and Royal Philharmonic Society Award (Conductor).

Identity

Edward Downes is recorded as having received Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Knight Bachelor and Royal Philharmonic Society Award (Conductor). Edward Downes is recorded with the citizenship of United Kingdom and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Edward Downes is recorded as conductor, oboist, music arranger and musician.

Activity and practice

Edward Downes is recorded as having studied at University of Birmingham, Royal College of Music and Manhattan School of Music.

Authority records

The identifiers under which Edward Downes may be traced in institutional catalogues.

Edward Downes is established in the international name authorities as Wikidata Q998576.

In detail

Edward Downes studied at University of Birmingham, Royal College of Music and Manhattan School of Music. training under Hermann Scherchen is recorded. the recorded working language is English.

Distinctions recorded are Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Knight Bachelor and Royal Philharmonic Society Award (Conductor).

Chronology

  1. 1924Edward Downes born at Birmingham.
  2. 1924Edward Downes was born in 1924 at Birmingham.
  3. 2009Edward Downes died at Switzerland.
  4. 2009Edward Downes died in 2009 at Switzerland.

Connections

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  1. 1.

    “Edward Downes”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q998576: Edward Downes

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