Birmingham Post - Tag - edward downes

No action over suicide of conductor Sir Edward Downes

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:57:00 GMT

The son of Birmingham-born conductor Sir Edward Downes will not be charged with assisting his suicide, the Director of Public Prosecutions has said.

Conductor Edward Downes and wife Joan die in assisted suicide clinic

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Renowned conductor Sir Edward Downes and his wife, who died together in an assisted suicide clinic, were devoted to each other, the musician’s manager said.

Obituary: Sir Edward Downes - a conductor of quiet distinction

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT

From Birmingham bus conductor to war-time fire-watcher, Arts Correspondent Terry Grimley looks back at the colourful life of Sir Edward Downes.