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Desmond Dupré

Desmond John Dupré (19 December 1916, London – 16 August 1974, Tonbridge, Kent) was an English lutenist, guitarist, gambist and a prominent figure in the 20th century revival of early music. He was known particularly for his recordings on lute and viola da gamba, notably with counter-tenor Alfred Deller.

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
United Kingdom
Born
December 19th, 1916
Died
August 16th, 1974
Labels
Harmonia Mundi
London Records
L’Oiseau-Lyre
Musical Heritage Society
Last updated: March 8th, 2019

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