Artist
George Melachrino
London, United Kingdom · 1909 – 1965
George Melachrino is a musician from London, United Kingdom, active 1909–1965. Their discography on Gatefold includes 1 record. They also recorded with The Melachrino Strings and The Melachrino Strings and Orchestra.
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1909
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Biography
English conductor.
Born: 1 May 1908, London, England
Died: 18 June 1965, London, England (drowned at home)
Studied violin at age four. At eighteen was a sort of "handyman musician" at Savoy Hill, a London theater where he learned to play the saxophone, the drums, the clarinet and other instruments. He also sang in several languages at Savoy Hill. He studied at the Trinity College of Music. He began his career as a band leader in 1939 at the Cafe de Paris until the outbreak of war. He was a gifted composer and wrote a number of hit tunes, scores for movies and a two-hour London ice show.
Bio from Discogs
George Melachrino — solo
Their records — most-collected first.
The Melachrino Strings
George Melachrino under another name — MusicBrainz marks this project eponymous.
The Melachrino Strings and Orchestra
George Melachrino under another name — MusicBrainz marks this project eponymous.
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