Patrick Bashford
Patrick Bashford | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 November 1929 Beuthen, Germany, now Bytom, Poland |
| Died | 21 December 2011 |
| 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.
- ^ a b "Italy comes to Dumfries". DailyRecord.
- ^ "Ana Raquel Satre". IMDB Biography.