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John Nicholson Ireland NPG Ax7751

© National Portrait Gallery, London

by Herbert Lambert

Ireland entered the Royal College of Music aged fourteen, studying piano, organ and composition. Ireland studied with Sir Walter Parratt and Sir Charles Stanford before becoming organist and choirmaster at St Luke's, Chelsea (1904-26). As a composer, he is most highly renowned for his songs and music for piano. Influenced by Debussy and Ravel, he is credited with developing an English Impressionist style. Notable works include the song Sea Fever (1913) and his piano concerto (1930). A diverse oeuvre includes songs, music for... more

Card size: 125mm x 175mm

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