Royal Academy of Music
Royal Academy of Music Orchestral Concert
1927
conducted by
Sir Henry Wood
Guirne Creith entered the Royal Academy of Music in the winter term of 1923 - at the age of 16 - and continued her studies there until 1929. At that time she studied Composition with Professor Dale, Viola with Professor Lockyer and Piano with Professor Swinstead.
Orchestral playing
Guirne Creith regularly played the Viola in the Academy’s Orchestra, which was conducted by Sir Henry Wood. Performances were held at The Queen’s Hall, London, W1.
Royal Academy Archives
Guirne Creith's records at the Royal Academy of Music
The Royal Academy of Music archives contain records of the achievements of its students, including concert programmes and listings of BBC radio broadcasts in the 1920s.
Royal Academy of Music Annual
Extract from Royal Academy of Music Annual, 1935
At this time the Royal Academy of Music used to publish an Annual which highlighted the activities, specifically on the BBC, of its Alumni. This is a page from the Annual of 1935. Guirne Creith’s compositions were being performed by the BBC alongside such other famous 20th century composers as William Alwyn, Arthur Bliss, Arnold Bax, Eric Coates and Sir Edward German.