Patrick Bashford | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 November 1929 Katowice, Poland |
| Died | 2011-12-21 |
| Spouse | Ana Raquel Satre |
Patrick Bashford (born 1929[1] ) was a Polish-born professor of classical guitar at the Royal College of Music[1] , Vogue model, and familiar face of the 50s & 60s[2] .
Early Life
editJohn Patrick Bashford was born near Katowice, Poland[2] . Both his parents, Marisa was Polish and Roderick was British[2] worked for British Consular Service in Germany until the Second World War, when they were transferred to Sweden[3]
Patrick was educated at Wells House prep school in Malvern[2] , St Paul’s, southwest London, and then at the Guildhall School of Music[4]
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Career
editIt is said that his pioneering work helped turned male modelling into a respectable profession[4]
As a model he was noted for his amber eyes and athlete’s carriage. He worked as a model for over thirty years.[3]
In later life he became a classical guitarist. It is said that his love of the guitar came from his Polish nanny singing him lullabies[4]. He was 20 when he was invited by American poet Samuel Menashe on a trip to Andalucia and fell in love with the sound[2]. Patrick studied with José Rey de la Torre at Mannes College in New York[2]. He became a world recognised expert in Spanish classical guitar[5].
Patrick became a professorship at the Royal College of Music in 1972[5] .
Family
editHis wife was Ana Raquel Satre who is a operatic soprano. They had one child[6] . They separated in 1980s.
Patrick had an older brother, Christopher[2] .
His Uncle was Sir Henry Bashford honorary Physician to King George VI[3] .
His ancestors served with both the British and French fleets at the battle of Trafalgar[2]
Notes
edit- ^ a b "Patrick Bashford obituary". Guardian Obituary. 2012-02-02. Cite error: The named reference "GuardianObituary" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Patrick Bashford: classical guitar teacher". The Times Obituary.
- ^ a b c "Patrick Bashford". The Telegraph Obituary.
- ^ a b c "Angelo Dundee and Patrick Bashford". The Sunday Times Obituary.
- ^ a b "Italy comes to Dumfries". DailyRecord.
- ^ "Ana Raquel Satre". IMDB Biography.
External links
edit- Photos of Patrick Bashford whilst a model in 1964
- Photos of Patrick Bashford at Dumfries and Galloway art festival in 2010
Category:1929 births
Category:Dead people
Category:Polish emigrants to the United Kingdom