Gwendolen Mary Finlayson McGill (born 1910) was a Scottish musician, composer and music teacher. She composed for, arranged for and taught the piano, cello and Celtic harp.[1] She performed these instuments in Britain and Europe.[1] While perfoming on the cello she was accompanied by pianists such as Gerald Moore and Ernest Lush.[2][3]

Gwendolen Mary Finlayson McGill
Born1910
CitizenshipUnited Kingdom
Known forScottish musician, composer and music teacher. She composed for, arranged for and taught the piano, cello and Celtic harp.

Education

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She was educated at colleges in Edinburgh, Vienna, Paris, Salzburg and Prades.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Cohen, Aaron I. (1987). International encyclopedia of women composers. 1: A - Sai (2. ed., revised and enl ed.). New York: Books & Music. ISBN 978-0-9617485-0-0.
  2. ^ "VIOLONCELLO RECITAL". The Scotsman. 22 March 1939. p. 17. ProQuest 481484332. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
  3. ^ "The World of Music". The Stage. 4 December 1952.