Frank Stiles

FRANK STILES was born in London on 2nd April 1924. He studied composition at the Guildhall School of Music, London and later at the Paris Conservatoire. He also studied the viola with Winifred Copperwheat, one of Lionel Tertis’ star pupils, and was for many years a professional viola player during which time he played in all the major orchestras and under many world famous conductors.