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CodeDS/UK/2676
NameLoveridge; Iris Gwendolyne M (1917-2000); English classical pianist
Dates1917-2000
GenderFemale
BiographyIris Gwendolyne M. Loveridge (10 April 1917 – 6 November 2000) was an English classical pianist.

Born in West Ham, London, she attended the Royal College of Music, and later the Royal Academy. She specialised in British contemporary music, including piano sonatas by Arnold Bax, Gordon Jacob (of which she was the dedicatee), E.J. Moeran and Edmund Rubbra. In 1947 she also gave the UK premiere of William Schuman's Piano Concerto with the BBC Symphony Orchestra under Basil Cameron. She also performed in duet with the oboist Evelyn Rothwell (Lady Barbirolli). In addition, she made appearances at the Henry Wood Proms. She retired professionally in 1995.

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