Lamond, Frederic(k) (Archibald)

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Lamond, Frederic(k) (Archibald) (b Glasgow, 1868; d Stirling, 1948). Scot. pianist and composer. Church organist at age 12. Début Berlin 1885, followed by int. tours. Visited Russia 1896. Specially noted as Beethoven player. Prof. of pf., The Hague Cons., from 1917. Lived in Berlin 1904–39. Toured USA 4 times between 1922 and 1929 and taught at Eastman Sch. Later prof. of pf., RSAMD. Comp. sym., pf. trio, vc. sonata, pf. pieces.

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