Background
KEEFFE, Bernard. was born on April 1, 1925 in London. Son of Joseph Keeffe and Therea Keeffe (nee Quinn).
conductor broadcaster and professor
KEEFFE, Bernard. was born on April 1, 1925 in London. Son of Joseph Keeffe and Therea Keeffe (nee Quinn).
Saint Olave’s Grammar School and Clare College, Cambridge.
Served in Intelligence Corps 1943-1947. Assistant Music Director, Royal Opera House 1960-1962. Conductor British Broadcasting Corporation Scottish Orchestra 64.
Professor, Trinity College, of Music since 1966.
Freelance conductor and broadcaster on radio and television, concerts with leading orchestras since 1966. Executive Committee AngloAustrian Music Society.
Honorary Fellow Trinity College, of Music.
Glyndeboume Opera Company 1951-1952. International juries, competitions in Sofia, Liege, Vienna and London.
Married Denise Walker in 1954.