Adelaide Research & Scholarship
Arthur (Art) Burton Williamson was born on 10th June 1884 at McLaren Street, Adelaide, and was educated at Malvern College in Malvern. He showed an early interest in music, and attended the Elder Conservatorium in Adelaide, studying the organ with Dr Ennis and piano with Mr I.G. Reimann. He won the Elder Scholarship for composition in 1908. Throughout his life he composed many piano, organ and choral works. His many varied interests included chemistry, amateur medicine, photography and the Repertory Theatre. Arthur died on 30th March 1939 at the age of 54 after collapsing with a stroke while conducting choir practice at Brougham Place in North Adelaide. He was survived by his widow, a son, Edward, and a daughter, Kathleen.
A detailed list of the papers can be found here: Arthur Burton Williamson (1884-1939) Scores ca. 1908-1938. MSS 0200
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Collection's Items (Sorted by Issue Date in Descending order): 1 to 6 of 6
