An Adopted Lancastrian
The Life & Works of James Hugh Reginald Dixon 1886-1975
Published on 10. December 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-1-904244-89-9 (ISBN)
Description
This book traces the life of Dr J H Reginald Dixon, the Yorkshire born organist, composer and inventor, who moved to Lancaster as a young man and adopted the town as his own. A well-loved character, easily recognised by his white hair, beard, earrings and high-heeled shoes, Dr Dixon touched the lives of many through his music and teaching. Written by a former pupil of Dr Dixon, this book records some of the recitals, concerts, lectures and music festivals the great man was involved with, and evaluates a selection of his compositions, many of which were performed to great acclaim. An Adopted Lancastrian contains information and copies of original documents not previously accessible to the public and will appeal to musicians, social historians and the general reader.
This book traces the life of Dr J H Reginald Dixon, the Yorkshire born organist, composer and inventor, who moved to Lancaster as a young man and adopted the town as his own. A well-loved character, easily recognised by his white hair, beard, earrings and high-heeled shoes, Dr Dixon touched the lives of many through his music and teaching. Written by a former pupil of Dr Dixon, this book records some of the recitals, concerts, lectures and music festivals the great man was involved with, and evaluates a selection of his compositions, many of which were performed to great acclaim. An Adopted Lancastrian contains information and copies of original documents not previously accessible to the public and will appeal to musicians, social historians and the general reader.
This book traces the life of Dr J H Reginald Dixon, the Yorkshire born organist, composer and inventor, who moved to Lancaster as a young man and adopted the town as his own. A well-loved character, easily recognised by his white hair, beard, earrings and high-heeled shoes, Dr Dixon touched the lives of many through his music and teaching. Written by a former pupil of Dr Dixon, this book records some of the recitals, concerts, lectures and music festivals the great man was involved with, and evaluates a selection of his compositions, many of which were performed to great acclaim. An Adopted Lancastrian contains information and copies of original documents not previously accessible to the public and will appeal to musicians, social historians and the general reader.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Lancaster
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Carnegie Publishing Ltd
Illustrations
111 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 243 mm
Width: 169 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-904244-89-9 (9781904244899)
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Person
Joan Johnson (nee Carter), a native of Lancaster, was a pupil of Dr Dixon and became his assistant at St Peter's Cathedral, Lancaster. After reading music at Leeds University she held several teaching appointments, the last one as a piano teacher at Barnard Castle School and has recently retired from the post of organist at St Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle.
Joan Johnson (nee Carter), a native of Lancaster, was a pupil of Dr Dixon and became his assistant at St Peter's Cathedral, Lancaster. After reading music at Leeds University she held several teaching appointments, the last one as a piano teacher at Barnard Castle School and has recently retired from the post of organist at St Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle.
Joan Johnson (nee Carter), a native of Lancaster, was a pupil of Dr Dixon and became his assistant at St Peter's Cathedral, Lancaster. After reading music at Leeds University she held several teaching appointments, the last one as a piano teacher at Barnard Castle School and has recently retired from the post of organist at St Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle.