The British Musical Biography

[E] Swepstone, Edith, composer. Studied
at the Guildhall School of Music. One of her
earliest works to be performed was a symphony,
part of which was given under her direction
at Leyton, March 10, 1887. Other composi-
tions are : Elegiac Overture, " Les Tenebres,"
performed in the Queen's Hall, February 9,
1897 ; Quintet in F minor, pf . and strings ;
Quartet in G minor, strings ; pieces for 'cello
and pf. ; and for pf. solo. Two cantatas for
female voices — The Ice Queen ; and Idylls of
the Morn ; songs, etc. Miss Swepstone has
lectured on music at the City of London
School, 1895, etc.

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