John Larchet

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John Francis Larchet (1884–1967) was an Irish composer. He was music director at the Abbey Theatre from 1907 to 1934, and taught counterpoint at the Royal Irish Academy of Music 1920-1955.^[1]

His daughter, Sheila Larchet Cuthbert, is an Irish harpist and author.^[2]

Selected works, editions, recordings

on A sheaf of songs from Ireland. Marco Polo

References

↑ Axel Klein Irish classical recordings: a discography of Irish art music 2001, p100 John F. Larchet (* Dublin 1884, t Dublin 1967) John Francis Larchet built the bridge between the 19th and the 20th ... However, Larchet is best remembered for his teaching.
↑ Nora Joan Clark The story of the Irish harp: its history and influence 2003 p126 "Sheila's father, Dr. John F. Larchet, composer and conductor, was Director of Music at the Abbey Theatre during its heyday, from 1907 to 1934. Sheila Larchet began her harp studies with Mother Alphonsus O'Conner, who succeeded Mother.."

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Name	Larchet, John
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Short description	Composer
Date of birth	1884
Place of birth
Date of death	1967
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