(Section C)
Led by Thomas Peatfield
Conducted by W. H. Reed
W. H. Reed joined the London Symphony Orchestra at its formation in 1904, became its leader in 1912 and held this post until a year or so ago. He studied at the Royal Academy of Music and has had a distinguished career as a soloist, chamber music player, composer, teacher, and conductor. His compositions include several important orchestral works, such as the tone poems ' The Lincoln Imp' and 'Æsop's Fables' which have been featured in the programmes of the Three Choirs Festivals from time to time, and the Symphony for strings. One of his latest works is the fanciful ' Shock-Headed Peter ' Suite.