Person Open DS/UK/2218 Murchie; Robert (1884-1949); Scottish flautist Murchie Robert 1884-1949 Scottish flautist Male

Born at Greenock, Scotland, Murchie studied at the Royal College of Music, London and started playing on a Rockstro system flute before taking up an open G# Boehm system flute with thinned head. He played principal flute for the Royal Philharmonic Society 1925-1932 and in the BBC Symphony Orchestra 1930-1938. He played in chamber music groups often and founded the London Wind Quintet. He was also a member of the London Flute Quartet along with Gordon Walker, Frank Almgill and Charles Stainer. From 1946-1948 he was professor at Kneller Hall, Trinity College of Music and the Royal College of Music. His played with a large tone and his dexterity and accuracy were second to none. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHhbryony 10/4/2012 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 1ab6125e-8ee4-4097-833a-4553b75e8d03