- Radcliff, John
[E] Radcliff, John, flutist, born in Liverpool.
Studied under S. Percival, Liverpool, and at
R.A.M., of which institution he is a Fellow.
Became principal flutist in the orchestra of
the Royal Italian Opera, after the death of
Pratten ; also in the orchest as of the Three
Choirs Festivals ; Leeds Festivals, 1874, 1880,
and 1883; Handel Festivals, 1868, etc Lec-
tured on the Flute, Ancient and Modern, at
the London Institution, 1882. Toured in
Australia, 1883-4, and was presented by the
Melbourne Liedertafel with their Golden
Lyre, only conferred on artists of the highest
distinction. Re-appeared at the Promenade
Concerts, London, in 1886; and began a
concert-lecture entertainment, entitled "From
Pan to Pinafore," in 1888. In 1896-7 he was
on tour in South Africa with Madame Fanny
Moody's party. His wife is the esteemed
vocalist known as Madame Pauline Rita,
who has appeared at the London and Pro-
vincial concerts.entry id: 333-R-30
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