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  1. William Alwyn CBE (born William Alwyn Smith; [1] 7 November 1905 – 11 September 1985), [2] was an English composer, conductor, and music teacher. Life and music. William Alwyn was born William Alwyn Smith in Northampton, England, the son of Ada Tyler (Tompkins) and William James Smith. [3] .

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Aug 13, 2014 · Tom Service. Wed 13 Aug 2014 08.28 EDT. William Alwyn wasn’t hesitant when celebrating the achievements of his five symphonies, the first four of which are conceived as a gigantic meta-cycle of...

  5. Learn about the life and music of William Alwyn, a British composer who wrote symphonies, concertos, operas, and film scores. Explore his style, influences, and recommended recordings on Classical Net.

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  7. Learn about William Alwyn, a prolific British composer who wrote music for orchestra, cinema, radio and television. Explore his major works, such as five symphonies, concertos, and film scores.

  8. Biography. 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.

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