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[[Edward Dunn]] (1902-1973). English-born conductor.

==Biography==

He received his initial musical education at the Royal Manchester College of Music and later at Manchester University. He played the clarinet in the Hallé Orchestra for some time, but advanced to become the musical director of the London Coliseum Ballet, and the O’Mara’s Traveling Opera Company in Buxton and Bath.

In 1935, he was appointed musical director of the [[Durban Municipal Orchestra]]. In 1947, he spent five weeks overseas recruiting orchestral players to strengthen the depleted numbers of the orchestra as a result of the war. Twenty-four musicians were engaged leading to the debut concert on 4 April 1948 of the newly formed [[Durban Civic Orchestra]] of 45 players.

In 1948, Dunn formed the International Arts League of Youth, which afterwards attracted about 300 young delegates annually during the July holidays.

He was also a guest conductor of the [[Cape Town Municipal Orchestra]].

In November 1949 Dunn was appointed chairperson of the National Council of Music in South Africa.

He resigned as musical director of the Durban Orchestra in July 1954, after 19 years’ service.

==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance==

He conducted several productions as musical director, including: ''[[The Mikado]]'' (1962).

==Sources==

[[Sjoerd Alkema]]. 2012. "Conductors of the Cape Town Municipal Orchestra, 1914-1965: a historical perspective". [[University of Cape Town]]. Unpublished PhD thesis.

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