Leading UK violist dies, aged 100
RIPWe have been notified of the death on February 14 of Patrick Ireland, founding violist of the Allegri String Quartet.
Yehudi Menuhin appointed Patrick to be the first viola teacher at the Menuhin School. Patrick’s pupils included Simon Rowland-Jones, Nick Logie and Sally Beamish. After leaving the Allegri , Patrick played 2nd viola in Quintet performances with leading British string quartets, including the Lindsays, of which his son Robin was the violist. In retirement, he became a superb and creative furniture maker, creating unique pieces until the age of 95.
OMG another from that ‘great generation’
1968 recording of Mozart’s Kegelstatt with Brymer and Kovacevich.
Agreed!
100….he was a kid 🙁
A great viola player. Fabulous tone.
Very sorry to hear this . He was an inspirational player and quartet coach.