William Primrose

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William Primrose

William Primrose CBE (23 August 1904 – 1 May 1982) was a Scottish violist and teacher. He performed with the London String Quartet from 1930 to 1935. He then joined the NBC Symphony Orchestra where he formed the Primrose Quartet. He performed in various countries around the world as a soloist throughout his career. He also taught at several universities and institutions. He authored several books on viola technique.

Birth and Death Data: Born August 23, 1904 (Glasgow), Died May 1, 1982 (Provo)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1938 - 1942

Roles Represented in DAHR: viola

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	CS-022625	12-in.	4/22/1938	Suite for viola and piano	Fritz Kitzinger ; William Primrose	Viola and piano duet	instrumentalist, viola
Victor	CS-022626	12-in.	4/22/1938	Suite for viola and piano	Fritz Kitzinger ; William Primrose	Viola and piano duet	instrumentalist, viola
Victor	CS-022627	12-in.	4/22/1938	Suite for viola and piano	Fritz Kitzinger ; William Primrose	Viola and piano duet	instrumentalist, viola
Victor	CS-022628	12-in.	4/22/1938	Suite for viola and piano	Fritz Kitzinger ; William Primrose	Viola and piano duet	instrumentalist, viola
Victor	CS-022629	12-in.	4/22/1938	Suite for viola and piano	Fritz Kitzinger ; William Primrose	Viola and piano duet	instrumentalist, viola
Victor	CS-022630	12-in.	4/22/1938	Suite for viola and piano	Fritz Kitzinger ; William Primrose	Viola and piano duet	instrumentalist, viola
Victor	CS-022631	12-in.	4/22/1938	Suite for viola and piano	William Primrose	Viola and piano duet	instrumentalist, viola
Victor	CS-022632	12-in.	4/22/1938	Suite for viola and piano	William Primrose	Viola and piano duet	instrumentalist, viola
Victor	CS-028979	12-in.	11/18/1938	Sonata for viola and piano, op. 11, no. 4	William Primrose ; Jesús María Sanromá	Viola and piano duet	instrumentalist, viola
Victor	CS-028980	12-in.	11/18/1938	Sonata for viola and piano, op. 11, no. 4	William Primrose ; Jesús María Sanromá	Viola and piano duet	instrumentalist, viola
Victor	CS-028981	12-in.	11/18/1938	Sonata for viola and piano, op. 11, no. 4	William Primrose ; Jesús María Sanromá	Viola and piano duet	instrumentalist, viola
Victor	CS-028982	12-in.	11/18/1938	Sonata for viola and piano, op. 11, no. 4	William Primrose ; Jesús María Sanromá	Viola and piano duet	instrumentalist, viola
Victor	CS-045772	12-in.	12/19/1939	Soliloquy and dance	Johanna Harris ; William Primrose	Viola and piano duet	instrumentalist, viola
Victor	CS-045773	12-in.	12/19/1939	Soliloquy and dance	Johanna Harris ; William Primrose	Viola and piano duet	instrumentalist, viola
Victor	CS-045774	12-in.	12/19/1939	Soliloquy and dance	Johanna Harris ; William Primrose	Viola and piano duet	instrumentalist, viola
Victor	CS-045775	12-in.	12/19/1939	Soliloquy and dance	Johanna Harris ; William Primrose	Viola and piano duet	instrumentalist, viola

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Primrose, William," accessed April 26, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/101952.

Primrose, William. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/101952.

"Primrose, William." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 26 April 2024.

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