 In 1911 Grainger finally felt confident enough of his standing as a pianist to begin large @-@ scale publishing of his compositions . At the same time , he adopted the professional name of " Percy Aldridge Grainger " for his published compositions and concert appearances . In a series of concerts arranged by Balfour Gardiner at London 's Queen 's Hall in March 1912 , five of Grainger 's works were performed to great public acclaim ; the band of thirty guitars and mandolins for the performance of " Fathers and Daughters " created a particular impression . On 21 May 1912 Grainger presented the first concert devoted entirely to his own compositions , at the Aeolian Hall , London ; the concert was , he reported , " a sensational success " . A similarly enthusiastic reception was given to Grainger 's music at a second series of Gardiner concerts the following year . 
