Ernest Greaves was Sub-Principal Cello from 1965 to 1970. He died in October 2023 at the age of 96. He was born and brought up in Australia and started his career with the Queensland State String Quartet. He came to the UK in the 1950s and took up the position of Co-Principal Cello at the Royal Opera House before joining the LSO in 1965. He left the LSO in 1970 to pursue a freelance career and follow his love of quartet playing.
We send our condolences to Ernest’s family and friends.
Further Reading
Obituary: David Cripps
The LSO was saddened to hear of the death of David Cripps, former Principal Horn of the Orchestra, who passed away on 22 June 2024.
Sir Andrew Davis, 1944–2024
The LSO was saddened to hear of the death of conductor Sir Andrew Davis, a central figure in British music for many decades.
Obituary: Peter Eötvös, 1944–2024
The LSO was saddened to hear of the death of conductor and composer Péter Eötvös, who passed away on 24 March.
