Geoffrey Toye

Toye was principal conductor with the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company from 1919 until 1924. He was instrumental in bringing the Gilbert and Sullivan opera 'Ruddigore' back to the public's attention in the 1920s, helping to slightly restructure the opera, and composing a brand new overture for it. He was a regular guest conductor for the D'Oyly Carte's London seasons, and later tried his hand at composing film scores.