Tallis, John, 1911-1996.

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Born in 1911, Tallis studied in Melbourne, Paris and London, returning to Australia at the outset of World War II. In the 1940s and 50s he formed a piano duet with Dorien Le Gallienne, and wrote music for several ballet troupes in Melbourne. In 1995 he was the third Monash University Composer-of-honour.

Provenance: John Tallis.

From the description of Prelude and romance for string orchestra [music] / by John Tallis. 1952? (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 223776630

Born in 1911, Tallis studied in Melbourne, Paris and London, returning to Australia at the outset of World War II. In the 1940s and 50s he formed a piano duet with Dorien Le Gallienne, and wrote music for several ballet troupes in Melbourne. In 1995 he was the third Monash University Composer-of-honour.

Provenance: John Tallis.

From the description of [The John Tallis collection] [manuscript]. 192?-1996. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 223010326

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Birth 1911

Death 1996

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