May Harrison |
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May Harrison, violinist (standing), and her sister, Beatrice Harrison, cellist, c. 1920s |
Born | 23 August 1890
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Died | 8 June 1959 (aged 58)
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Occupation | Violinist |
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Parent | Colonel John Harrison |
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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]
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.