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Arnold Bax
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Ernest Bloch
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Rebecca Clarke
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Gerald Finzi
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Arthur Bliss
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William Alwyn
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William Alwyn, CBE, born William Alwyn Smith (November 7, 1905 – September 11, 1985) was an English composer, conductor, and music teacher… read moreWilliam Alwyn, CBE, born William Alwyn Smith (November 7, 1905 – September 11, 1985) was an English composer, conductor, and music teacher. William Alwyn was born in Northampton where he showed an early interest in music and began to le… read moreWilliam Alwyn, CBE, born William Alwyn Smith (November 7, 1905 – September 11, 1985) was an English composer, conductor, and music teacher. William Alwyn was born in Northampton where he showed an early interest in music and began to learn to play the piccolo. At age 15 he entered the Royal Acad… read more -
Ernest John Moeran
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York Bowen
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Anatoly Lyadov
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