Hubert J. Foss

Hubert James Foss
Birth nameHubert James Foss
Born2 May 1899
Croydon, England
OriginLondon
Died27 May 1953(1953-05-27) (aged 54)
Occupation(s)Performer, composer, and editor
InstrumentPiano

Hubert James Foss (2 May 1899 – 27 May 1953) was an English pianist, composer, and first Musical Editor (1923–1941) for Oxford University Press (OUP) at Amen House in London. His work at the Press was a major factor in promoting music and musicians in England between the world wars, most notably Ralph Vaughan Williams, through publishing and encouraging performance of their works. In doing this work, he made the Music Department of OUP a major publisher of music in the early- and mid-twentieth century.[1]

  1. ^ Howells, 370