blue plaque · England

Sir Dan Godfrey FRCM RAM LRAM Hon TCL

Sir Dan Godfrey Kt FRCM Hon RAM LRAM Hon TCL 1868-1939 Conductor and founder of Britain's first permanent salaried municipal orchestra, which became the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. Musical Director 1893-1934. 'The greatest friend of the British Composer' Lived here at 'Rosstrevor' 1922-1934 'Music begins where words end.'

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