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Stuart Knussen

British classical double bass player, conductor, composer, and educator. Born in 1923 in Manchester, England, UK - Died in 1990 (or in 1998). In 1942, he joined the [a=Hallé Orchestra]. He was a founding member of [a832962]. Principal double bassist of [a=London Symphony Orchestra] (1958-1972, including five years as Chairman of its Board of Directors), before moving to North America, where he played with the [a=Victoria Symphony Orchestra] for five years and became founding Music Director of the [b]Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra[/b] (1986-1990). He taught at the [l427762]. Father of [a=Oliver Knussen].