Arthur Massey (composer)
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Born1 February 1861
Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia
Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia
Died10 August 1950 (aged 89)
Occupation(s)Composer, teacher, conductor
Instrument(s)organ, piano
Arthur Massey | |
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 Arthur Massey in 1903 and 1922 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 1 February 1861 Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 10 August 1950 (aged 89) |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, teacher, conductor |
| Instrument(s) | organ, piano |
| Years active | 1885–1935 |
Arthur Massey (1861 – 10 August 1950) was an Australian organist,[3] teacher,[4] conductor[5] and composer.[6]
Massey was born in Mudgee, New South Wales, the second of five sons of Joseph Richard Massey, aka Joseph Massey sen. (July 1827 – 14 February 1900) and Mary Massey, ne Patrick (c. 1835–1898). His paternal grandparents were Joseph and Sarah Massey who emigrated from London to Sydney aboard Richard Reynolds, arriving 14 August 1833.[7] He had four brothers, all organists: Joseph jun., Arthur, Edward and Thomas, as were two grandsons: Victor and Noel Massey (further information at Joseph Massey sen.)