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Philip Challis

18-11-13, 17:47

I just wondered if any Board members have memories of, or know of recordings by the pianist Philip Challis

There are a few pieces on youtube, but that is about all I can find.
He seems to have had a successful performing career.

Edit:
seems he may have played this Prom:

Prom 41

http://www.bbc.co.uk/proms/archive/search/1960s/1961/september-07/7295

The world's greatest classical music festival - stunning performances and collaborations.

And also may have recorded Holbrooke's Piano Concerto #1 with the City of Hull Youth Orchestra for Gough and Davey.

Here he is on Youtube;

Liszt Mephisto Waltzes Nos 1 & 2 / Philip Challis

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U82vnts3Png

The pianist Philip Challis [1929-1996], born in Huddersfield, the Yorkshire town world famous for its magnificent Choral Society, was able to read at sight a...

with some info.

Last edited by teamsaint; 18-11-13, 20:50.

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