William Alwyn

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Born: 7 November 1905, Northampton (England)
Died: 11 September 1985, Southwold (England)

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[details ←] Odd Moments, April Morn and Hunter’s Moon Piano,
[details ←] Conversations Piano, Clarinet, Violin,
[details ←] Divertimento Flute,
[details ←] Oboe Sonata Piano, Oboe,
[details ←] Mountain Scenes Piano, Cello,
[details ←] Three Easy Pieces Piano, Flute,
[details ←] Nobody Knows the Trouble I Seen choral

Music

Alwyn was a prolific composer of British film music, completing scores for more than 200 films. He also gained great recognition in the concert world, having written five highly regarded symphonies, three concerti grossi, concertos for various instruments, and even large-scale operas. What’s more, Alwyn was active in other creative arts and was an accomplished painter and poet. (Contribution by Dennis Siebert <dennissiebertmaximus.com>)

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William Alwyn: Concerto Grosso No. 2, Autumn Legend & Lyra AngelicaSearch : William Alwyn: Concerto Grosso No. 2, Autumn Legend & Lyra Angelica
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3 Songs: No. 2. IlluminationSearch : 3 Songs: No. 2. Illumination
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Concerto Grosso No. 2 in G for String Orchestra: I. Allegro moderato e vigorosoSearch : Concerto Grosso No. 2 in G for String Orchestra: I. Allegro moderato e vigoroso
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