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Haydn Beck

New Zealander violinist and conductor. Born 16 March 1899 in Whanganui (or Wanganui), New Zealand - Died 17 April 1983 in Porto, Portugal. A child prodigy who gave many concerts in New Zealand 1907-1909. Studied in Brussels 1912-1914 at [l1133062]/[l957772]. Came to Australia in 1920 and became a member of the [a3624089], later becoming deputy leader in 1922. Moved to JCW Productions and worked at the Brisbane Wintergarden Theatre 1924-1929. Joined the A.B.C. as a soloist, and later orchestra leader for The Australian tour of the Russian Ballet 1939-40. In 1938 became principal in the [a=Sydney Symphony Orchestra]. Various teaching positions 1940-1945. Orchestra leader for Colgate-Palmolive shows 1945-1947. First conductor of the [url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/7369956-Strings-Of-The-Civic-Symphony-Orchestra]Civic Symphony Orchestra[/url] in Sydney 1947-1952. Joined the [a=London Philarmonic Orchestra] and the [a=Philharmonia Orchestra] and, in 1949, became principal of the [a374006]. In 1956, he became principal with the [a=London Symphony Orchestra] and later went to Portugal, in the late 1950s. Leader of the [url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/736606-Orchestre-National-De-LOp%C3%A9ra-De-Monte-Carlo]Monte Carlo Opera House Orchestra[/url] string section during the 1960s.