Maurice Murphy: the unsung classical hero of Star Wars and beyond

The LSO's former principal trumpeter, who died yesterday, was an essential part of the soundtrack to our musical livesMaurice Murphy, who died yesterday, is an essential part of the soundtrack to your musical life – even if you don't realise it. Maurice was principal trumpeter of the London Symphony Orchestra for 30 years, from 1977-2007, and you have sung along to his unmistakable, brilliant sound even if you have never knowingly been to the Barbican to hear the LSO in the flesh. It's his tru...

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