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Wallace Henry Hartley (2 June 1878 – 15 April 1912) was an English violinist and bandleader on the Titanic during its maiden voyage. He became famous for leading the eight-member band as the ship sank on 15 April 1912. He and the rest of the band did not survive the sinking.
Wallace Henry Hartley (2 June 1878 – 15 April 1912), an English violinist, was the bandleader on the Titanic. Hartley's body was recovered by the CS Mackay-Bennett, [30] before being returned to England for burial in his home town of Colne, Lancashire. The violin that he used on the Titanic was found in its case strapped to his body.
On 15 April, the eight-member band, led by Wallace Hartley, had assembled in the first-class lounge in an effort to keep passengers calm and upbeat. Later they moved on to the forward half of the boat deck. The band continued playing, even when it became apparent the ship was going to sink, and all members perished. [18]
The violinist in question is Jonathan Evans-Jones, who portrayed Wallace Hartley in the 1997 Oscar-winning film and has performed violin on scores for nearly three decades.
The oldest was Wallace Hartley, and he was only 33 years old! Their legend and sacrifice looks a bit different when you realize how young they all were. Brave as hell.
A gold watch worn by John Jacob Astor IV, a member of the wealthy Astor family and the richest man aboard the Titanic, sold for a record-breaking £1.175 million ($1.485 million) at auction on ...
It was commissioned in memory of Titanic ' s band leader, violinist Wallace Hartley, and given to Leeds Art Gallery by the Leeds Professional Musicians. [ 13 ] [ 14 ] [ 15 ] The painting was unveiled in the City Art Gallery by the Lord Mayor of Leeds on 23 December 1912.
The plaque features a musical inscription, the opening bars of the 19th century hymn, 'Nearer, My God, to Thee' by Sarah Flower Adams, carvings showing a grieving woman and an iceberg, and an inscription with the names of the musicians on the Titanic, including bandleader Wallace Hartley, all of whom died. [1] [2] [3]