W. H. REED

William Henry Reed (1876-1942) was was born in Frome, Somerset, England, and studied at the Royal Academy of Music. He was a violinist and founding member of the London Symphony Orchestra in 1904, becaming the leader of the orchestra in 1912, a position he held for 23 years. He is best known for his long personal friendship with Edward Elgar and writing the biography Elgar As I Knew Him (1936). He also taught at the Royal College of Music, and was made a Fellow of the college. After retirement from active performing, he continued examining students, adjudicating competitions, and conducting amateur orchestras and ensembles. He died suddenly in Dumfries, Scotland, while on a trip to examine and adjudicate for the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music. His compositions are mainly orchestral works. His name appears in various forms: William Henry Reed, W. H. Reed, W. H. “Billy” Reed, Billy Reed and Willie Reed. He was known to his friends as Billy.

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