Musician Dictionary

Victor Silvester

British dancer (1900–1978)

DescriptionBritish dancer (1900–1978)
Source: Wikidata
Born1900-02-25
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceWembley Wembley
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died1978-08-14
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited Kingdom
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryGB
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland United Kingdom
Source: Wikidata
Occupationdancer violinist composer bandleader autobiographer conductor musician music arranger
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentsviolin
Source: Wikidata
Member ofVictor Silvester & The Silver Strings Orchestra The Victor Silvester Orchestra Victor Silvester and His Silver Strings Victor Silvester and His Mambo Rhythm Victor Silvester and His Ballroom Orchestra Victor Silvester & His Rock 'N' Roll Rhythm Victor Silvester And His Latin American Music Victor Silvester's Strings For Dancing Victor Silvester's Jive Band Paul Sternhold Victor Silvester y su Orquesta de Cuerdas Victor Silvester's Harmony Music
Source: Discogs, MusicBrainz
AwardsOfficer of the Order of the British Empire
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

Silvester Silvestre Sylvester The New Sound Of Victor Silvester V. Silvester V. Silvestre V. Silvestri V. Sylvester Victor Silvester's Jenka Rhythm Victor Sylvester

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