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Gordon Walker (3)

British self-taught classical flute/piccolo player. Born in 1885 in Yorkshire, England, UK - Died in 1965. Former Principal Flute/Piccolo of the [a=Orchestra Of The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden] and Principal Flute & Chairman/Secretary (1945-1949) of the [a=London Symphony Orchestra] (1921-1954). He was succeeded, as Principal of the LSO, by his son [a=Edward Walker] (usually known as Eddie). In the mid-1950s Gordon and Eddie Walker formed [a=Sinfonia Of London]. He also was a member of the [b]London Flute Quartet[/b].