Story: Classical musicians

Vincent Aspey

Vincent Aspey

Vincent Aspey was photographed with his violin in 1958, the year he was awarded an MBE for his services to music. He was leader of the New Zealand National Orchestra (now the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra) from 1946 until 1967.

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Alexander Turnbull Library, Evening Post Collection (PAColl-0614)
Reference: EP/1958/1872-F

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Peter Walls, 'Classical musicians - Music teaching and ensemble playing', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/45496/vincent-aspey (accessed 8 December 2023)

Story by Peter Walls, published 22 Oct 2014