Patrick Bashford | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 November 1929 Beuthen, Germany, now
Bytom, Poland |
| Died | 21 December 2011 (aged 82) |
| Spouse | Ana Raquel Satre |
Patrick Bashford (1929–2011) [1] was a Polish-born professor of classical guitar at the Royal College of Music, [1] Vogue model, and familiar face of the 1950s & 60s. [2]
Early life
John Patrick Bashford was born at Beuthen, Germany, now Bytom, Poland. [2] His parents were Maria who was Polish and Roderick who was British. [2] Both worked for the British Consular Service in Germany until the Second World War, when they were transferred to Sweden. [3]
Bashford was educated at Wells House prep school in Malvern, [2] St Paul's, southwest London, and then at the Guildhall School of Music. [4]
Career
It is said that his pioneering work helped turn male modelling into a respectable profession. [4]
As a model he was noted for his amber eyes and athlete's carriage. He worked as a model for over thirty years. [3]
In later life he became a classical guitarist. It is said that his love of the guitar came from his Polish nanny singing him lullabies. [4] He was 20 when he was invited by American poet Samuel Menashe on a trip to Andalucia and fell in love with the sound. [2] Patrick studied with José Rey de la Torre at Mannes College in New York City. [2] He became a world recognised expert in Spanish classical guitar. [5]
Bashford became a professor at the Royal College of Music in 1972. [5]
Family
His wife was Ana Raquel Satre, an operatic soprano. They had one child. [6] They separated in the 1980s. Bashford had an older brother, Christopher. [2] His uncle was Sir Henry Bashford, honorary Physician to King George VI. [3] His ancestors served with both the British and French fleets at the Battle of Trafalgar. [2]
Notes
- ^ a b "Patrick Bashford obituary". Guardian Obituary. 2 February 2012.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Patrick Bashford: classical guitar teacher". The Times Obituary.
- ^ a b c "Patrick Bashford". The Telegraph Obituary.
- ^ a b c "Angelo Dundee and Patrick Bashford". The Sunday Times Obituary. Archived from the original on 27 December 2014.
- ^ a b "Italy comes to Dumfries". DailyRecord.
- ^ "Ana Raquel Satre". IMDB Biography.