by Kendall Taylor
Sonata in F sharp, Op. 78 Beethoven
1 Adagio cantabile-Allegro ma non troppo. 2 Allegro vivace
Kendall Taylor 's father, Maurice Taylor , was a well-known North-Country cellist, and most of his son's early years were spent in a musical atmosphere. When only twelve years old he played the Mozart Piano Concerto in D minor with the Harrogate Orchestra. He entered the Royal College of Music in 1922, winning many medals, and was awarded on leaving the medal of the Worshipful Company of Musicians. He has broadcast regularly since 1927 and appeared with many of the leading orchestras. He joined the teaching staff of the Royal College of Music in 1929.