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Peter Maxwell Davies
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James Whitbourn
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James Whitbourn (born 17 August 1963) is a British composer and conductor. James Whitbourn was born in Kent and educated at Skinners' … read moreJames Whitbourn (born 17 August 1963) is a British composer and conductor. James Whitbourn was born in Kent and educated at Skinners' School and Magdalen College, Oxford, where he studied Music. His international reputation as a com… read moreJames Whitbourn (born 17 August 1963) is a British composer and conductor. James Whitbourn was born in Kent and educated at Skinners' School and Magdalen College, Oxford, where he studied Music. His international reputation as a composer developed from his early career as a programme maker a… read more -
John Ireland
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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 -
Morten Lauridsen
57,710 listeners
Morten Lauridsen (born February 27, 1943 in Colfax, Washington) is an American composer with Danish roots. He grew up in Portland, Oregon, … read moreMorten Lauridsen (born February 27, 1943 in Colfax, Washington) is an American composer with Danish roots. He grew up in Portland, Oregon, and attended Whitman College and the University of Southern California, where he studied advanced … read moreMorten Lauridsen (born February 27, 1943 in Colfax, Washington) is an American composer with Danish roots. He grew up in Portland, Oregon, and attended Whitman College and the University of Southern California, where he studied advanced composition. He is a long-time professor and Chair of the De… read more -
Will Todd
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Todd was born in County Durham, attended Durham School and joined the choir of St Oswald's Church, Durham under its choirmaster David … read moreTodd was born in County Durham, attended Durham School and joined the choir of St Oswald's Church, Durham under its choirmaster David Higgins. He went on to study music at the University of Bristol. He is an accomplished jazz pianis… read moreTodd was born in County Durham, attended Durham School and joined the choir of St Oswald's Church, Durham under its choirmaster David Higgins. He went on to study music at the University of Bristol. He is an accomplished jazz pianist and regularly performs with his trio, and this played a la… read more -
Frank Martin
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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 -
Gerald Finzi
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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 -
Kenneth Leighton
4,385 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 -
Einojuhani Rautavaara
39,224 listeners
Einojuhani Rautavaara (9 October 1928 – 27 July 2016) was a Finnish composer of classical music. He was one of the most notable Finnish com… read moreEinojuhani Rautavaara (9 October 1928 – 27 July 2016) was a Finnish composer of classical music. He was one of the most notable Finnish composers after Jean Sibelius. Rautavaara wrote a great number of works spanning various styles. Havi… read moreEinojuhani Rautavaara (9 October 1928 – 27 July 2016) was a Finnish composer of classical music. He was one of the most notable Finnish composers after Jean Sibelius. Rautavaara wrote a great number of works spanning various styles. Having written early works using 12-tone serial techniques, his … read more -
Sven-David Sandström
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From Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sven-David_Sandström Sven-David Sandström (30 October 1942 in Motala – 10 June 2019 was a Swedi… read moreFrom Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sven-David_Sandström Sven-David Sandström (30 October 1942 in Motala – 10 June 2019 was a Swedish classical composer of operas, oratorios, ballets, and choral works, as well as orchestral works… read moreFrom Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sven-David_Sandström Sven-David Sandström (30 October 1942 in Motala – 10 June 2019 was a Swedish classical composer of operas, oratorios, ballets, and choral works, as well as orchestral works. Sandström studied art history and musicology at Stockholm … read more