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William Alwyn CBE (born William Alwyn Smith; 7 November 1905 – 11 September 1985), was an English composer, conductor, and music teacher.
Learn about the life and music of William Alwyn, a prolific British composer who wrote for orchestra, opera, ballet, film and more. Explore his key works, awards, influences and legacy on this website.
Jun 8, 2018 · William Alwyn (1905-1985) was a British composer who wrote music for films, radio, and orchestra. He composed scores for classics such as The Winslow Boy, The Crimson Pirate, and The Bridge on the River Kwai.
Jun 4, 2016 · William Alwyn: Lyra Angelica, Concerto for Harp & Strings [Thierry Fischer-BBC Symphony Orchestra-Sioned Williams, harp].
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Alwyn: Symphony No. 4; Sinfonietta. William Alwyn’s Fourth Symphony is an epilogue to his first three, conceived as a cycle. It’s a tough work, its Romanticism tempered by an edgy modernism.
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William Alwyn, CBE born William Alwyn Smith (7 November 1905 – 11 September 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.