Author: Ashton, Cedric H.
Title: Memoirs: Mostly Musical.
Description: [Sydney, Newport Beach] Cedric Ashton, 1999. Paperback wide octavo, very good condition, black & white text-photos (some full-page), autograph (author's written dedication), front cover little creased, minor edgewear. 248 pp. Entertaining memoirs of an Australian musician and conductor (MBE), who regales about his 80 years of music experience. "There is not one avenue that I haven't been involved in" - cellist, horn player, conductor, chamber music, opera, ballet, band, orchestra, jazz, choir, teaching, examining. Includes Conservatorium of Music, navy bandsman (WW2, HMAS Australia, etc.), Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Rockdale Opera, King's School in Parramatta. ISBN: 0646404881

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