{"product_id":"23009-coates-eric-signed-photograph","title":"Coates, Eric. (1886–1957) Signed Photograph","description":"Original portrait of the English composer and violist, probably from his final years, by R. Gordon Wilson, F.R.P.S, signed and inscribed to the lower photographer's mount, \"Wishing South Wales \u0026amp; West \/ all the very best. Eric Coates.\"  11.5 x 8.5 inches (29 x 21.5 cm).  In fine condition. From the collection of English orchestra manager John Charles.\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003eIn 1919 Coates gave up the viola permanently and from then until his death he made his living as a composer and occasional conductor.  His prolific output includes the \u003ci\u003eLondon Suite\u003c\/i\u003e (1932), of which the well-known 'Knightsbridge March\" is the concluding section; the waltz \"By the Sleepy Lagoon\" (1930); and \"The Dam Busters March\" (1954). Coates's style evolved in step with changes in musical taste, and his later works incorporate elements derived from jazz and dance-band music.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093831930015,"sku":"23009","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/Coates_2C_Eric_SP_23009.jpg?v=1722190667","url":"https:\/\/www.schubertiademusic.com\/products\/23009-coates-eric-signed-photograph","provider":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}