Gordon Walker (3)

British self-taught classical flute/piccolo player. Born in 1885 in Yorkshire, England, UK - Died in 1965. Former Principal Flute/Piccolo of the Orchestra Of The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and Principal Flute & Chairman/Secretary (1945-1949) of the London Symphony Orchestra (1921-1954). He was succeeded, as Principal of the LSO, by his son Edward Walker (usually known as Eddie). In the mid-1950s Gordon and Eddie Walker formed The Sinfonia Of London. He also was a member of the London Flute Quartet.