Arthur Duff
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Arthur Knox Duff (13 March 1899 – September 1956) was an Irish composer and conductor best known for his short orchestral works, including the Handel-inspired Echoes of Georgian Dublin.
His work involved senior positions in the Irish Army School of Music and in Radio Éireann's music department.
Early years and education
Duff was born in Dublin to John William Duff, a native of King's County (now County Offaly), and his wife Annie Kathleen Hickey. Duff, a chorister in Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, studied at the Royal Irish Academy of Music under Charles Herbert Kitson. He completed his studies at Trinity College, Dublin, where he obtained his primary degree in arts and music. Following an examination, he was granted a doctorate in music in 1942. Duff was first attracted to the Church of Ireland's ministry but he had to abandon his religious studies before the final examination.
Personal life
Duff's uncle, Frances Ferris, was the daughter of the United States Consul General in Ireland while serving in the Irish army. They were married on November 6, 1929, and Sylvia, the couple's daughter, was born in October 1930. However, Duff and his wife were divorced in December 1931 and Frances and Sylivia immigrated to the United States permanently.
Arthur Duff died in Dublin at the age of 57 and is buried in Mount Jerome cemetery.
Career
Duff had a varied career in music as a solo performer, conductor, arranger, and composer. He later became a writer and playwright, but his music was still the most well-known.
He first rose to national prominence in his early twenties during his organ recitals in St. Matthias' Cathedral in Dublin.
In 1923, Duff joined the Irish Army and was appointed as a second lieutenant. In 1926, he was promoted to lieutenant. He served as the army School of Music's bandmaster and Army conductor. 2 Band is based in Cork. Following his military service in 1931, Duff returned to the theatre, composing incidental music for a number of plays produced in the Abbey Theatre, including works by W. B. Yeats and Denis Johnston. Cadenza in Black, his own play, was staged at the Gate Theatre in 1937.
In 1937, Duff joined Radio Éireann as the station's first music engineer and went on to become assistant director of music. Arnold Bax and E.J., a national broadcaster, gave him the opportunity to conduct the Radio Éirean Symphony Orchestra in music performed by his colleagues. Moeran is a poet who writes about him.