English Violist Lionel Tertis Was Born On This Day [ON-THIS-DAY]

British viola virtuoso, Lionel Tertis was born on this day in 1876 - 139 years ago.

Dying in 1975, he is remembered as one of the most eminent violists of all time.

The Lionel Tertis International Viola Competition was established in 1980 in honour of his memory

LIONEL TERTIS | KREISLER | PRAELUDIUM & ALLEGRO

LIONEL TERTIS & HARRIET COHEN | BRAHMS | SONATA IN F MINOR | 1^ST MVT | 1933

LIONEL TERTIS & ALBERT SAMMONS| HANDEL-HALVORSEN | PASSACAGLIA FOR VIOLIN & VIOLA