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Arthur Bliss
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Arthur Edward Drummond Bliss, CH, KCVO (2nd August 1891-27th March 1975) was a British composer. Born to an American father and English mot… read moreArthur Edward Drummond Bliss, CH, KCVO (2nd August 1891-27th March 1975) was a British composer. Born to an American father and English mother, Bliss went to Bilton Grange Preparatory School and Rugby before going up to Cambridge. He was… read moreArthur Edward Drummond Bliss, CH, KCVO (2nd August 1891-27th March 1975) was a British composer. Born to an American father and English mother, Bliss went to Bilton Grange Preparatory School and Rugby before going up to Cambridge. He was destined to display characteristics of both nations, his pr… read more -
Herbert Howells
28,957 listeners
Herbert Norman Howells CH, CBE (1892–1983) was an English composer, organist, and teacher, most famous for his large output of Anglican chu… read moreHerbert Norman Howells CH, CBE (1892–1983) was an English composer, organist, and teacher, most famous for his large output of Anglican church music. Howells was born on the 17th October 1892 in Lydney, Gloucestershire, and was the young… read moreHerbert Norman Howells CH, CBE (1892–1983) was an English composer, organist, and teacher, most famous for his large output of Anglican church music. Howells was born on the 17th October 1892 in Lydney, Gloucestershire, and was the youngest of six children. His father was an amateur organist, and… read more -
Alan Rawsthorne
1,901 listeners
Alan Rawsthorne (1905–1971) was an English composer. Rawsthorne was born on the 2nd May 1905 in Haslingden, Lancashire. After attempting ca… read moreAlan Rawsthorne (1905–1971) was an English composer. Rawsthorne was born on the 2nd May 1905 in Haslingden, Lancashire. After attempting careers in dentistry and architecture, he decided instead to study music, which he did in Manchester… read moreAlan Rawsthorne (1905–1971) was an English composer. Rawsthorne was born on the 2nd May 1905 in Haslingden, Lancashire. After attempting careers in dentistry and architecture, he decided instead to study music, which he did in Manchester and Berlin. His breakthrough came with the "Theme and … read more -
John Ireland
19,828 listeners
John Nicholson Ireland (13 August 1879 – 12 June 1962) was an English composer. Ireland was born in Bowdon, near Altrincham, Manchester, … read moreJohn Nicholson Ireland (13 August 1879 – 12 June 1962) was an English composer. Ireland was born in Bowdon, near Altrincham, Manchester, into a family of Scottish descent and some cultural distinction. His parents died soon after he ha… read moreJohn Nicholson Ireland (13 August 1879 – 12 June 1962) was an English composer. Ireland was born in Bowdon, near Altrincham, Manchester, into a family of Scottish descent and some cultural distinction. His parents died soon after he had entered the Royal College of Music at the age of 14. He st… read more -
Frank Martin
8,384 listeners
Frank Martin (15 September 1890 – 21 November 1974) was a Swiss composer, who lived a large part of his life in the Netherlands. He was bor… read moreFrank Martin (15 September 1890 – 21 November 1974) was a Swiss composer, who lived a large part of his life in the Netherlands. He was born in Geneva, the tenth and last child of Charles Martin, a pastor. Before he started school, he wa… read moreFrank Martin (15 September 1890 – 21 November 1974) was a Swiss composer, who lived a large part of his life in the Netherlands. He was born in Geneva, the tenth and last child of Charles Martin, a pastor. Before he started school, he was already playing the piano and improvising. At nine, he was… read more -
Kenneth Leighton
4,372 listeners
Kenneth Leighton (b. Wakefield, October 2, 1929, d. Edinburgh, August 24, 1988) was an English composer. Leighton was born in Wakefield, Yo… read moreKenneth Leighton (b. Wakefield, October 2, 1929, d. Edinburgh, August 24, 1988) was an English composer. Leighton was born in Wakefield, Yorkshire and was a chorister at Wakefield Cathedral from 1937 to 1942. He earned the LRAM Piano Per… read moreKenneth Leighton (b. Wakefield, October 2, 1929, d. Edinburgh, August 24, 1988) was an English composer. Leighton was born in Wakefield, Yorkshire and was a chorister at Wakefield Cathedral from 1937 to 1942. He earned the LRAM Piano Performer's Diploma in 1946. In 1947 he went to The Queen&… read more -
Gerald Finzi
73,837 listeners
Gerald Raphael Finzi (1901-1956) was an English composer, whose popularity has increased considerably in the years since his death. Born on… read moreGerald Raphael Finzi (1901-1956) was an English composer, whose popularity has increased considerably in the years since his death. Born on 14th July 1901 in London, the son of an Italian Jewish father and a German Jewish mother, Finzi n… read moreGerald Raphael Finzi (1901-1956) was an English composer, whose popularity has increased considerably in the years since his death. Born on 14th July 1901 in London, the son of an Italian Jewish father and a German Jewish mother, Finzi nevertheless became one of the most characteristically Englis… read more -
Peter Maxwell Davies
22,399 listeners
Sir Peter Maxwell Davies CH CBE (born 8 September 1934; died 14 March 2016) was an English composer and conductor. In 2004 he was made Mast… read moreSir Peter Maxwell Davies CH CBE (born 8 September 1934; died 14 March 2016) was an English composer and conductor. In 2004 he was made Master of the Queen's Music. His surname is "Davies", and "Maxwell" is his mi… read moreSir Peter Maxwell Davies CH CBE (born 8 September 1934; died 14 March 2016) was an English composer and conductor. In 2004 he was made Master of the Queen's Music. His surname is "Davies", and "Maxwell" is his middle name. To his friends, Davies is known as "Max"… read more -
Lennox Berkeley
4,244 listeners
Sir Lennox Randal Francis Berkeley (May 12, 1903 – December 26, 1989) was an English composer. He was born in Oxford, England, and educated… read moreSir Lennox Randal Francis Berkeley (May 12, 1903 – December 26, 1989) was an English composer. He was born in Oxford, England, and educated at the Dragon School, Gresham's School and Merton College, Oxford. He studied in Paris with … read moreSir Lennox Randal Francis Berkeley (May 12, 1903 – December 26, 1989) was an English composer. He was born in Oxford, England, and educated at the Dragon School, Gresham's School and Merton College, Oxford. He studied in Paris with Nadia Boulanger, and there became friendly with Les Six. He … read more -
Florent Schmitt
7,671 listeners
Florent Schmitt (September 28, 1870, Blamont, Meurthe et Moselle – August 17, 1958 Neuilly-sur-Seine) was a French composer. He entered the… read moreFlorent Schmitt (September 28, 1870, Blamont, Meurthe et Moselle – August 17, 1958 Neuilly-sur-Seine) was a French composer. He entered the Paris Conservatoire in 1889, studying under Albert Lavignac, Theodore Dubois, Jules Massenet, and… read moreFlorent Schmitt (September 28, 1870, Blamont, Meurthe et Moselle – August 17, 1958 Neuilly-sur-Seine) was a French composer. He entered the Paris Conservatoire in 1889, studying under Albert Lavignac, Theodore Dubois, Jules Massenet, and Gabriel Fauré. In 1900 Schmitt won the Prix de Rome on his … read more