Fenby, Eric William (1906-1997)

English composer and writer on music. From 1928-34 he acted as amanuensis to Frederick Delius, who was living blind and paralysed at Grez-sur-Loing, France, and helped him to commit Songs of Farewell, A Song of Summer, Fantastic Dance-Idyll, and other late works to paper. He published a memoir, Delius as I Knew Him in 1936 (revised 1981).

Fenby became an organist at the age of 12 and studied music with A E Keeton. He was professor of harmony at the Royal Academy of Music, London, 1964-77.

Works symphonic, overture Rossini on Ilkla Moor, and other pieces.