William Primrose CBE
(1904-1982)

Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, musician, and viola player

Died aged c. 78

William Primrose CBE (23 August 1904 – 1 May 1982) was a Scottish violist and teacher. He performed with the London String Quartet from 1930 to 1935. He then joined the NBC Symphony Orchestra where he formed the Primrose Quartet. He performed in various countries around the world as a soloist throughout his career. Primrose also taught at several universities and institutions. He is the author of several books on viola technique.

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One of the greatest musicians of all time the viola player William Primrose was born here 1904 (I have taken a photograph I'm happy to give you)

18 Wilton Drive, Maryhill, Glasgow, United Kingdom where they was born (1904)