Patrick Halling

Australian classical violinist. Born 28 August 1924 in Rowella, Tasmania, Australia.

His family relocated to England on the eve of the 2nd World War. He joined the [a=London Philharmonic Orchestra] while still a teenager. He then studied at the [l527847] and [l305416]. He was a member of the [b]Hirsch Quartet[/b] for 8 years, before forming the [b]Quartet Pro Musica[/b] in 1955. He was a member of the [a=London Symphony Orchestra] (1948-1954). Leader of [a=The Virtuoso Ensemble] of London and a past leader of [a=Sinfonia Of London]. He and his brother, [a=Peter Halling] were part of [a=George Martin]'s 'go-to' string section for [a=The Beatles]. They played on "Yesterday", "Eleanor Rigby" etc.

Uncle of [a=Rod Halling].