Re: Graham Parlett
Posted by John France on June 1, 2021, 7:05 am, in reply to "
Graham Parlett"
I was deeply saddened to hear of Graham Parlett’s death. I have known Graham for several years. He was always most patient and helpful in responding to my many queries about Arnold Bax. As readers will know, in 1999 he published the essential A Catalogue of the Works of Sir Arnold Bax. This has long been one of my “bedside books”. It is a model of its kind. I know that Graham was updating the script of this book ever since first publication, also adding lots of essential new information. I believe he had the aim of a 2nd edition. It is to be hoped that this might one day bear fruit. I am also grateful for his many realisations and orchestrations of British Music, many of which are available on CD. I occasionally met Graham at musical events and CD launchings. Luckily, I enjoyed a few meals with him in Dulwich and Herne Hill, and found him a charming, knowledgeable and engaging companion. He will be sorely missed in musical circles – and in many other walks of life.
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