Alfred Hollins (1865-1942), British composer, organist, and pianist, studied with Hans von Bülow in Berlin and, at age 18, toured Germany as a concert pianist with a repertoire of concertos. He was organist of Free St. George’s Church, Edinburgh, from 1897 until his death. His autobiography, first published in 1936, presents a view of a concert and church organist’s life in the early 20th century. 436 pages hardbound |