Person Open DS/UK/2676 Loveridge; Iris Gwendolyne M (1917-2000); English classical pianist Loveridge Iris Gwendolyne M 1917-2000 English classical pianist Female

Iris 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. 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 RAHSkeyte 10/23/2012 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 117634d6-af03-44ca-b1f9-acd0d23e3b3e