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William Ralph Driffill
William Ralph Driffill (8 December 1870, Dunstable – 24 April 1922, Barnet) was an English organist and composer.
Driffill was the son of William Driffill, a plumber who ran his own business in Dunstable, and Maria (née Potter). In 1908 he married Kate Prior (1879–1947). Their first child was Helen Elsbeth (1914–96). Their second child was Kathleen Rosemary (1922–2008); she was born 6 months after her father's sudden death from pneumonia in 1922. W.R. Driffil's papers and manuscripts remain with his descendants. When giving recitals or directing concerts he was often assisted by his cousin Frederick Gostelow (1866–1942).
In 1890, Driffill enrolled at the Royal Academy of Music. During his time there he gained prizes for his playing and composition. In 1891, he is recorded as gaining the status of 'Certificated Pianist' of Trinity College of Music in their '35th Half-Yearly Higher Examinations'.
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William Ralph Driffill
William Ralph Driffill (8 December 1870, Dunstable – 24 April 1922, Barnet) was an English organist and composer.
Driffill was the son of William Driffill, a plumber who ran his own business in Dunstable, and Maria (née Potter). In 1908 he married Kate Prior (1879–1947). Their first child was Helen Elsbeth (1914–96). Their second child was Kathleen Rosemary (1922–2008); she was born 6 months after her father's sudden death from pneumonia in 1922. W.R. Driffil's papers and manuscripts remain with his descendants. When giving recitals or directing concerts he was often assisted by his cousin Frederick Gostelow (1866–1942).
In 1890, Driffill enrolled at the Royal Academy of Music. During his time there he gained prizes for his playing and composition. In 1891, he is recorded as gaining the status of 'Certificated Pianist' of Trinity College of Music in their '35th Half-Yearly Higher Examinations'.