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1. www.robertfarnonsociety.org.uk › george-melachrinoGeorge Melachrino - Robert Farnon Society

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   He was born George Miltiades Melachrino in Albany Street, London in 1909. His father was a Greek cigarette manufacturer, and his mother came from Broadway in Worcestershire. At the age of four he was being taught by his stepfather on a miniature violin, and was only thirteen when he made his first public appearance as a solo violinist.

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   George Melachrino. George Melachrino (born George Miltiades; 1 May 1909 – 18 June 1965) [ 1 ] was a musician, composer of film music, and musical director who was English born of Greek and Italian descent. He was an accomplished player of the violin, viola, oboe, clarinet and saxophone.

3. www.gettyimages.co.uk › detail › news-photoNoreen Lee & George Melachrino Toast Their New Arrival, 1961

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   Former ballet dancer Noreen Lee and her husband, British musician and composer George Melachrino , both holding drinking glasses, toast the arrival of their son, at an unspecified maternity hospital,... Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images

4. www.gettyimages.com › detail › news-photoGeorge Melachrino And Noreen Melachrino, 1956 - Getty Images

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   Musician and composer George Melachrino with his wife Noreen on their wedding day, January 2nd 1956. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images

5. www.gettyimages.ca › detail › news-photoNoreen Lee & George Melachrino Toast Their New Arrival, 1961

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   Former ballet dancer Noreen Lee and her husband, British musician and composer George Melachrino (1909-1965), both holding drinking glasses, toast the arrival of their son, at an maternity hospital, United Kingdom, 11th December 1961. (Photo by Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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   British musician and composer George Melachrino and his wife, former ballet dancer Noreen Lee, pictured outside the London Clinic in Marylebone on June 28th, 1960. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images

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   Who was George Melachrino?

   • He was born George Miltiades Melachrino in Albany Street, London in 1909. His father was a Greek cigarette manufacturer, and his mother came from Broadway in Worcestershire. At the age of four he was being taught by his stepfather on a miniature violin, and was only thirteen when he made his first public appearance as a solo violinist.

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   How many times did Melachrino get married?

   • Melachrino was married three times. His first wife and two sons aged 12 and 15 were killed by a flying bomb during the war. Afterwards he devoted much of his time to helping sick children. His second marriage was dissolved. In 1961 he had a son by his third wife, former ballet dancer Noreen Lee.

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   • George Melachrino (born George Miltiades; 1 May 1909 – 18 June 1965) was a musician, composer of film music, and musical director who was English born of Greek and Italian descent. He was an accomplished player of the violin, viola, oboe, clarinet and saxophone. George Melachrino was born in London, England.

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   How did George Melachrino die?

   • Sadly George Melachrino fell asleep in his bath and drowned at his London home in Gordon Place, Kensington on 18 June 1965, at the tragically early age of 56. On hearing the news, prophetically his publisher John Wallington said: "George’s death is a great loss to me personally, and to the world of Light Music.

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   What did Melachrino do for a living?

   • He became Musical Director of the Army Radio Unit, and toured with the ‘Stars In Battledress’. Melachrino formed a 50-piece ‘Orchestra In Khaki’, employing the finest professional musicians serving in the forces. He relished in the artistic freedom he enjoyed, which permitted him to perform a wide variety of music.

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   When did Melachrino become famous?

   • His album, Immortal Ladies, recorded in late 1954 had sold over one million copies by 1956, and he was presented with a gold disc by RCA Records chief, George Marek, so becoming the first British orchestra leader to receive such an award. Melachrino frequently performed on BBC and American Armed Forces Radio.

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   George Melachrino with his wife Noreen Lee - Vintage photo . Size of photo 6.5\" x 4.3\" - Id: 2103199 . George Melachrino born George Miltiades; 1 May 1909 – 18 June 1965 was a musician, composer of film music, and musical director who was English born of Greek and Italian descent.