Thomas Matthews
British classical violinist, conductor, and Professor of Violin. Born 9 May 1907 in Birkenhead, Merseyside, England, UK. He was only fifteen when he was appointed a member of the [a=Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra], and within a year, he achieved the further distinction of being admitted to the ranks of the [a=Hallé Orchestra]. He held these two appointments for ten years resigning in 1936. In 1939, he accepted an invitation to return to the reconstructed Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra as leader. Shortly afterwards, however, a similar invitation came from the [a=London Philharmonic Orchestra], and for one season he led both of these orchestras, but in the following year he resigned his Liverpool appointment. Former Leader of the [a=London Symphony Orchestra] (1952-1953). He moved to Australia in 1959 as leader and deputy conductor of the [a=Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra]. In 1962, he took over in Hobart and stayed with the Orchestra there until 1968. During 1946-1947 he was offered the head professorship of the violin at the [url=https://www.discogs.com/label/459222-Royal-Northern-College-Of-Music]Royal Manchester College of Music[/url], an appointment which he still holds with a professorship at the [l527847]. In 1940, he married [a=Eileen Ralph] at Marylebone, London, England, UK.
