Howard Skempton


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Born: 31 October 1947 — Chester — England
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Orchestral

Very many short piano and instrumental pieces, songs, and choruses.

Life

Studied composition with Cornelius Cardew, 1967-71. Co-founder with Cardew and Michael Parsons of the Scratch Orchestra. Freelance music editor and accordion virtuoso.

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