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David John Munrow (12 August 1942 – 15 May 1976) was a British musician and early music historian. Early life and education [ edit ] Munrow was born in Birmingham where both his parents taught at the University of Birmingham .
Nov 28, 2016 · David Munrow was a versatile musician, broadcaster and author who popularised early music for children and adults. He died by suicide at 33, but left a lasting legacy of recordings and radio shows that inspired generations of listeners.
Nov 1, 2016 · David Munrow, May 1968. Photograph: Tony McGrath/The Observer. For a start, Munrow is a staggering performer on early woodwind instruments of all sizes and descriptions. When I first visited him ...
Feb 21, 2017 · A personal tribute by composer Peter Dickinson to his friend and colleague David Munrow, the pioneer of early music revival in Britain. The article recounts their musical collaborations, from chamber works to radio broadcasts, and their shared interest in new repertoire and techniques.
Jun 1, 2012 · Remembering David Munrow. This article is more than 11 years old. The great populariser of early music was a man of scarcely believable energy and productivity. Tom Service.
A consort of Renaissance racketts played by David Munrow and the Early Music Consort of London from the Reed Instruments episode of 'Early Musical Instrument...
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David Munrow's passion for early music and musical instruments commenced in 1960 when he was 18. Teaching in Peru under the British Council Overseas Voluntary Scheme, he became interested in South American folk music and took back to England with him Bolivian flutes, Peruvian pipes, and dozens of other obscure instruments.
