Eric Fenby, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Eric Fenby

British composer

Date of Birth: 22-Apr-1906

Date of Death: 18-Feb-1997

Profession: composer, organist, music pedagogue

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Eric William Fenby OBE (22 April 1906 – 18 February 1997) was an English composer, conductor, pianist, organist and teacher who is best known for being Frederick Delius's amanuensis from 1928 to 1934.
He helped Delius realise a number of works that would not otherwise have been forthcoming. Fenby was born in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, and as a youth took lessons in the piano, organ and cello.
At the age of 12 he was appointed organist at Holy Trinity Church.
As a composer he was largely self-taught.
By 1925 he had conducted a work for string orchestra at the Spa Grand Hall in Scarborough and had written some minor pieces.