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Herbert Howells
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Jonathan Dove
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Jonathan Dove (born July 18, 1959) is an English composer (born in London) of opera, choral works, plays, films, and orchestral and chamber… read moreJonathan Dove (born July 18, 1959) is an English composer (born in London) of opera, choral works, plays, films, and orchestral and chamber music. He has arranged a number of operas for English Touring Opera and the City of Birmingham To… read moreJonathan Dove (born July 18, 1959) is an English composer (born in London) of opera, choral works, plays, films, and orchestral and chamber music. He has arranged a number of operas for English Touring Opera and the City of Birmingham Touring Opera (now Birmingham Opera Company), including in 199… read more -
Gabriel Jackson
6,299 listeners
Gabriel Jackson is a contemporary composer. Born in Bermuda in 1962, he studied composition at the Royal College of Music. He is particular… read moreGabriel Jackson is a contemporary composer. Born in Bermuda in 1962, he studied composition at the Royal College of Music. He is particularly acclaimed for his choral works. View wikiGabriel Jackson is a contemporary composer. Born in Bermuda in 1962, he studied composition at the Royal College of Music. He is particularly acclaimed for his choral works. View wiki -
Cecilia McDowall
2,721 listeners
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Ēriks Ešenvalds
20,201 listeners
Ēriks Ešenvalds is one of the most sought-after composers working today, with a busy commission schedule and performances of his music hear… read moreĒriks Ešenvalds is one of the most sought-after composers working today, with a busy commission schedule and performances of his music heard on every continent. Born in Priekule, Latvia in 1977, he studied at the Latvian Baptist Theologi… read moreĒriks Ešenvalds is one of the most sought-after composers working today, with a busy commission schedule and performances of his music heard on every continent. Born in Priekule, Latvia in 1977, he studied at the Latvian Baptist Theological Seminary (1995–97) before obtaining his Master’s degree … read more -
Michael Tippett
11,186 listeners
Sir Michael Kemp Tippett, O.M. (2 January 1905 – 8 January 1998) was one of the foremost English composers of the 20th century. Tippett was… read moreSir Michael Kemp Tippett, O.M. (2 January 1905 – 8 January 1998) was one of the foremost English composers of the 20th century. Tippett was regarded by many as an outsider in British music, a view that may have been related to his early … read moreSir Michael Kemp Tippett, O.M. (2 January 1905 – 8 January 1998) was one of the foremost English composers of the 20th century. Tippett was regarded by many as an outsider in British music, a view that may have been related to his early conscientious objection and his homosexuality. His pacifist … read more -
Judith Weir
4,853 listeners
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Paul Mealor
16,906 listeners
Described in the New York Times as, ‘one of the most important composers to have emerged in Welsh choral music since William Mathias… a rea… read moreDescribed in the New York Times as, ‘one of the most important composers to have emerged in Welsh choral music since William Mathias… a real and original talent’, Paul Mealor’s music has rapidly entered the repertoire of choirs and singe… read moreDescribed in the New York Times as, ‘one of the most important composers to have emerged in Welsh choral music since William Mathias… a real and original talent’, Paul Mealor’s music has rapidly entered the repertoire of choirs and singers around the world. His music has been described as having,… read more -
Maurice Duruflé
36,568 listeners
Maurice Duruflé (11 January, 1902 in Louviers – 16 June, 1986 in Paris) was a French composer, organist and pedagogue. In 1912, Duruflé bec… read moreMaurice Duruflé (11 January, 1902 in Louviers – 16 June, 1986 in Paris) was a French composer, organist and pedagogue. In 1912, Duruflé became chorister at the Rouen Cathedral Choir School, where he studied piano and organ with Jules Hae… read moreMaurice Duruflé (11 January, 1902 in Louviers – 16 June, 1986 in Paris) was a French composer, organist and pedagogue. In 1912, Duruflé became chorister at the Rouen Cathedral Choir School, where he studied piano and organ with Jules Haelling. At age 17, he moved to Paris. He took private organ l… read more -
Peter Maxwell Davies
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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