August 27th 2024.
Scotland's national music school had an exciting reason to celebrate recently. They received the largest donation in the school's 50-year history from a passionate music lover named David Hutcheson. David was an avid supporter of St Mary's Music School during his later years and regularly attended their concerts and performances.
His love for music was evident in every aspect of his life. He strongly believed in the importance of supporting young musicians and their craft. As a result, his legacy to the Edinburgh school will total over £1 million. David's love for music stemmed from his upbringing in a musical family, with his mother being an excellent violinist. She instilled in him a lifelong appreciation for music and encouraged him to become a skilled pianist himself.
After training as an accountant in London, David settled into a long and successful career at The National Trust for Scotland. In 1966, he purchased his first flat on India Street, in the heart of Edinburgh's New Town. He then began to fill his home with antique furniture, a passion he shared with his love for music. During this time, Scotland was undergoing significant social changes, and David took advantage of the opportunity to purchase fine furniture and antiques from various houses across the country.
He acquired most of his pieces at auctions, but he also had a select group of dealers whom he trusted, many of whom became his friends over the years. David always maintained that he was not a traditional collector, but rather, he bought things that he personally loved and wanted to live with.
Some of the highlights from David's collection will be auctioned by Lyon & Turnbull in their upcoming Five Centuries sale on September 4th and 5th, as well as in other specialist auctions this autumn. As per David's wishes, all proceeds from the auction will benefit St Mary's Music School.
Headteacher, Dr Kenneth Taylor, expressed his gratitude for David's generous contribution, stating that he was not only a great music lover but also a devoted supporter of the school. He also added that David's legacy would have a lasting impact on the school, helping aspiring young musicians to pursue careers as professional instrumentalists, composers, singers, conductors, and music teachers around the world.
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