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Howard Davis (musician)

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Howard Davis
Born(1940-04-09)9 April 1940
Died5 February 2008(2008-02-05) (aged 67)
NationalityBritish
Occupationviolinist
Known forAlberni Quartet leader
SpouseVirginia Black
Childrentwo sons

Howard Davis (9 April 1940 – 5 February 2008) was a British violinist, best known as the leader for more than 35 years of the Alberni Quartet.[1][2] He was greatly respected both as a refined player and as an inspirational and influential teacher.[3] He was a student at the Royal Academy of Music in London from 1958 to 1963 and became professor of violin in 1982.

He played on a Carlo Tononi violin which was sold to the Royal Academy of Music towards the end of his career. He owned many other valuable instruments and many bows.

Howard also had a house in Northern France where he went often in the holidays. He had a concert hall built there to give recitals by himself and his pupils.

Howard Davis died on 5 February 2008 of a respiratory disease. His wife, Virginia Black, and their two sons survive him.

References

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  1. ^ "timesonline.co.uk Obit". Archived from the original on 23 May 2010. Retrieved 6 October 2008.
  2. ^ Lives Remembered: Elizabeth Bryan, Howard Davis, Pearl Witherington www.thetimes.co.uk, accessed 19 February 2021
  3. ^ Page at RAM[dead link]