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Maurice Murphy

tr, 1935-2010 GB
Musician of Classical

Born: 7th August 1935, Hammersmith, London, England Died: 28th October 2010 World renowned classical trumpet player. He served as principal trumpet of The London Symphony Orchestra for 30 years, retiring in June 2007. Previously, he was principal cornet for The Black Dyke Mills Band (1956 to 1961) and principal trumpet with the BBC Northern Orchestra (1961 to 1977). Composer John Williams wrote many of his best known film scores with Murphy in mind, including those for the Star Wars, Superman, Indiana Jones and Harry Potter films. Appointed MBE in 2010. Maurice Murphy remains a Principal Emeritus of The London Symphony Orchestra.

     
Instruments
  • Trumpet
  • Flugelhorn
  • Alphorn
Genres
  • Classical
  • Brass
  • Soundtrack
Popular Tracks   
Water Music Suite No. 2 in D Major, HWV 349: "Alla Hornpipe" on Astrology & Zodiac Music - Pisces by London Symphony Orchestra
Battle Of The Stars: Papa Was A Rolling Stone (Prologue) / I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch) / Ain’t Too Proud To Beg / Baby I Need Your Loving / I Can’t Get Next To You / Reach Out I’ll Be There / (I Know) I’m Losing You - Motown The Musical - Original Broadway Cast Recording on Motown The Musical by Various Artists
Concerto for 2 Trumpets in C Major, RV 537: I. Allegro on Enneagram Music - Type II: The Helper by Various Artists
My Girl - Motown The Musical - Original Broadway Cast Recording on Motown The Musical by Various Artists
The Motortown Revue: Please Mr. Postman / You’ve Really Got A Hold On Me / Do You Love Me - Motown The Musical - Original Broadway Cast Recording on Motown The Musical by Various Artists
Arutunian Trumpet Concerto in A Flat Major: Andante - Allegro energico - Meno mosso - Tempo I on Favourite Trumpet Concertos by Maurice Murphy, Robert Haydon Clark & Consort of London
The Indian Queen, Z. 630, Act III: Trumpet Overture on Selection for Trumpet: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Henry Purcell & Jean Rivier by Maurice Murphy & The Fairer Sax
The Prince of Denmark's March on Clarke: The Prince of Denmark's March by Jeremiah Clark, Jeremiah Clarke, Maurice Murphy, Robert Haydon Clark & Consort of London
Exsultate, jubilate, K. 165: IV. Allelujah (Arr. for Trumpet and Orchestra) on Selection for Trumpet: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Henry Purcell & Jean Rivier by Maurice Murphy & The Fairer Sax
Trumpet Concerto in E-Flat Major, Hob. 7e/1: I. Allegro on Enneagram Music: Type III: The Achiever by Various Artists

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Band Members
Discography
Title Artist Year Type
Just Good FriendsDon Lusher & Maurice Murphy1992Album
The Lighter Side Of Maurice MurphyMaurice Murphy1990Album
A Festive ConsortMaurice Murphy, Consort Of Voices, Consort Of London, Robert Haydon Clark1989Album
National Brass Festival, Royal Albert Hall, 1974The Black Dyke Mills Band, The Brighouse And Rastrick Brass Band, Cory Band, City Of Coventry Band Conducted By Sir Charles Groves And Ernest Tomlinson Soloist Maurice Murphy1974Album
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