Smallman, Basil

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SMALLMAN, Basil

SMALLMAN, Basil. British, b. 1921. Genres: Music. Career: University of Nottingham, England, began as lecturer, became senior lecturer in music, 1950-64; University of Liverpool, England, Alsop Professor of Music, 1965- 85, professor emeritus, 1985-, dean of faculty of arts, 1969-72, pro-vice chancellor, 1973-76. Publications: The Background of Passion Music, 1957, 2nd ed., 1970; The Music of Heinrich Schutz, 1985; The Piano Trio: History, Technique, and Repertoire, 1990; The Piano Quartet and Quintet: Style, Structure, and Scoring, 1994; Schutz (Master Musicians Series), 2000. Died 2002.

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