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VINTER, Gilbert

Gilbert Vinter
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Born in Lincoln, May 4th, 1909
Died in Tintagel, Oct 10th, 1969

  • Gilbert Vinter was a composer, conductor, bassoonist, and educator. He was best known for his works for brass and military band.
  • As a child, Vinter worked his way up to head chorister at Lincoln Cathedral. He subsequently studied bassoon and composition at the Royal Academy of Music.
    • Vinter would also later teach at the institution.1

Biography from the Lincoln School (where Vinter was an alumnus)

Sources

  1. Lewis Foreman, Notes in accompanying booklet, British Horn Concertos performed by David Pyatt and the London Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Nicholas Braithwaite, Lyrita 316, 2015, compact disc.

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