May Harrison

May Harrison
May Harrison, violinist (standing), and her sister, Beatrice Harrison, cellist, c. 1920s
Born23 August 1890
Died8 June 1959 (aged 58)
OccupationViolinist
ParentColonel John Harrison

May Harrison (23 August 1890 – 8 June 1959) was an English violinist and the oldest of four sisters who were classical musicians in Great Britain during the early 20th century. Each had started out as a child prodigy.[1][2]

  1. ^ Candlin, David. “The Harrison Sisters – Famous English Musicians,” in “The Harrison Sisters' Trust.” East Grinstead, United Kingdom: Hammerwood Park website, retrieved online June 12, 2018.
  2. ^ Fountain, Katrina. "In a Surrey Garden: the story of the Harrison sisters", in The Delius Society Journal (The Harrison Sisters Issue), Autumn 1985, No. 87. London, United Kingdom: The Delius Society.