Peter Gauld: Sir Malcolm Sargent

Artist: Peter Gauld
1925 -
Nationality: British
Artwork Year: 1980
Image Size: 14 by 12 inches
Overall Size: 17.875 by 15.75 inches
Medium: Mixed Media on Hot Press Illustration Board

Born in Stamford, Lincolnshire, England, on April 29, 1895, Sir Malcolm Sargent grew to become one of England's most eminent orchestral conductors. As a child, he studied organ at the Royal College of Organists in London, winning the Sawyer Prize in 1910. From 1911 to 1914, he was apprenticed to Dr. Keeton, organist of the Peterboroguh Cathedral. During World War I, Sargent served in the infantry, returning after the Armistice to study piano with Moiseiwitsch. But, it wasn't until 1921 that he finally made his debut as a conductor at the Queen's Hall Promenade Concerts. The piece was his own composition, Impressions of a Windy Day. Soon, his natural inclinations turned his interests from composition to conducting and he subsequently became associated with the British National Opera Company and with the Llandudno Orchestra. He also served as musical director of Robert Mayer's children's concerts, exercising a great deal of influence in the musical education of English youth. In 1929, he became conductor of the Courtauld-Sargent concerts, established by Mrs. Samuel Courtauld for the performance of orchestral music, mainly for the benefit of business employees. In 1947, Sargent was knighted for his outstanding contributions to the field of music. In 1950, he succeeded Sir Adrian Boult as conductor of th BBC Symphony, from which he resigned in 1957.

This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood® First Day Cover for the Great Britain 15p Sir Malcolm Sargent stamp issued September 10, 1980.

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