Lloyd Powell

Pianist

Birthday August 22, 1888

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace England

DEATH DATE Mar 25, 1975 (86)

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About

Musician and educator known for his mastery of Charles Ives and Ludwig van Beethoven. He worked for Jeunesses Musicales Canada from 1966 to 1967.

Before Fame

He was awarded the Hopkinson Gold Medal for piano performance and the Dannreuther Prize for the best piano concerto performance while a student at the Royal College of Music.

Trivia

He settled in Canada in 1951 where he remained for the rest of his life, becoming a fixture on the CBC.

Family Life

He was born in Ironbridge, Shropshire, to Welsh parents.

Associated With

He instructed Isador Goodman while Professor of Pianoforte at the Royal College of Music, inspiring her to become a better pianist by teaching others the art.