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Elgar eminence, RIP

Elgar eminence, RIP

The chair of the Elgar Society has notified members of the death of Diana McVeagh, a noted authority on the music of Edward Elgar and a biographer of Gerald Finzi.

Diana was 98.  Her interests extended far beyond English music and the Edwardian past and her wareness embraced new technology. She was a warm and encouraging presence.

A dozen years ago, members of the North American British Music Studies Association created a biennial Diana McVeagh Prize for Best Book on British Music.


photo: 3MBS Fine Music – Melbourne

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