Background
Samson, Thomas James was born on June 7, 1946 in Carnlough, Ireland. Son of Edward and Matilda Samson.
Samson, Thomas James was born on June 7, 1946 in Carnlough, Ireland. Son of Edward and Matilda Samson.
Bachelor Mus, Queen/U. Belfast, 1969. Master Mus, University College, Cardiff, 1970. Doctor of Philosophy, University College, 1972.
Lecturer in music University Exeter, 1973—1986, reader in musicology, 1986—1992, professor musicology, 1992—1994. Professor music University Bristol, 1994—2002, Royal Holloway, University London, since 2002.
Fellow: British Academy. Member: Royal Musical Association (vice president since 2000).