Great Musical Patrons 5 – Railways & Music
What do railways and music have in common? How did railways and composition become intertwined?
May 3, 2023
About Glen Quick
Glen has been with 5mbs for many years and has been made a Life Member for his work at the station in many significant roles.
He currently presents classical programs and is often heard presenting the Wednesday evening Opera. Glen writes the opera synopses for the website.
Articles by Glen Quick
Great Musical Patrons 4 -Werner Reinhart (and his link to Alma Moodie – forgotten Australian violinist)
Werner Reinhart lived between 1884 and 1951. He was a Swiss businessman, philanthropist, amateur clarinettist,
August 29, 2022
Great Musical Patrons 3 – Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge
Elizabeth Penn Sprague was born in Chicago in 1864. Her father was a wealthy owner
August 13, 2022
Great Musical Patrons – 2
When Paul Sacher died aged 93 in 1999, he was the third richest man in
August 2, 2022
GREAT MUSICAL PATRONS 1 – Winnaretta Singer aka Princess Edmond de Polignac
Born in 1865, Winnaretta Singer was the 20th of 24 children by five wives of
July 10, 2022