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The English composer and conductor, Edric Cundell, studied the French horn at Trinity College London and joined its teaching staff in 1914.
Edric Cundell was active as a horn player and pianist, and also conducted amateur groups. In 1935 he founded the Edric Cundell Chamber Orchestra. In 1938, after a good deal of conducting experience, notably at Glyndebourne, he became Principal of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in succession to the deceased Landon Ronald and conducted many student opera performances. He retired in 1958. In 1949 he was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
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