Past students are sharing their sadness at the death of John Barstow, former head of keyboard at the Royal College of Music. He used to pay out of his own pocket for students to hear piano giants like Richter who were playing at the Royal Festival Hall, making the best available experience a part of everyday teaching and life.
His students included Barry Douglas, James Lisney, Roger Owens, Karl Litchmayer and Julian Jacobson.
His own repertoire extended from Byrd to Boulez. He made the premiere recording of the piano concerto of John Joubert.
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