Alfred Charles Hobday

Alfred Charles Hobday (19 April 1870 in Faversham – 23 February 1942 in Tankerton) was an English viola player who made his career in England.

He played in several leading string quartet musical ensembles, notably at St James's Hall, with Joseph Joachim, Lady Hallé, Ries and the cellist Alfredo Piatti.

He soloed with orchestras on a few occasions, most notably in several performances of Hector Berlioz's Harold in Italy.

[2] Hobday premiered several works including Frank Bridge's Phantasy for Piano Quartet, Vaughan Williams' Four Hymns for Tenor, and String Orchestra and Vaughan Williams's Quintet in C Minor for Pianoforte, Violin, Viola, Violoncello, and Double Bass.

[2] Like many other prominent violists of the early twentieth century, Hobday's legacy is poorly reflected on recordings.