Norman Del Mar(1919-1994)

This conductor and horn player has connections with many of the biggest names in music: Was educated by Ralph Vaughan Williams, was appointed by Sir Thomas Beecham as deputy conductor of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and conducted that same orchestra at the Strauss Festival in front of Richard Strauss himself! Has also conducted the English Opera Group, and the B.B.C. Symphony Orchestra, as well as being the founder of Chelsea Symphony Orchestra.