Basil Douglas (1914 – 25 October 1992) was a Scottish music administrator and agent.
Basil Douglas was born in 1914. At first his dream was to become a professional singer but health issues prevented this goal. [1]
From 1935 to 1938 he shared a flat with Peter Pears and Trevor Harvey at 105 Charlotte Street, London. [2] From 1936 to 1951 Douglas was a member of the BBC music staff and originated the popular series Music in Miniature. [1]
From 1951 to 1957, Basil Douglas was the General Manager of the English Opera Group. [3] He was invited to take the position by Benjamin Britten. [1] Later Douglas founded an artists' agency. [1]
In 1998 Maureen Garnham published As I saw it : Basil Douglas, Benjamin Britten and the English Opera Group 1955-1957. [4]
Basil Douglas (1914 – 25 October 1992) was a Scottish music administrator and agent.
Basil Douglas was born in 1914. At first his dream was to become a professional singer but health issues prevented this goal. [1]
From 1935 to 1938 he shared a flat with Peter Pears and Trevor Harvey at 105 Charlotte Street, London. [2] From 1936 to 1951 Douglas was a member of the BBC music staff and originated the popular series Music in Miniature. [1]
From 1951 to 1957, Basil Douglas was the General Manager of the English Opera Group. [3] He was invited to take the position by Benjamin Britten. [1] Later Douglas founded an artists' agency. [1]
In 1998 Maureen Garnham published As I saw it : Basil Douglas, Benjamin Britten and the English Opera Group 1955-1957. [4]