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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.
Overview. Born. November 7, 1905 · Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, UK. Died. September 12, 1985 · Southwold, Suffolk, England, UK (undisclosed) Birth name. William Alwyn Smith. Mini Bio. Virtuoso flautist and composer who taught at London's Royal Academy of. Music as a professor from 1926 to 1955. During the war years, he was.
- November 7, 1905
- September 12, 1985
Jun 8, 2018 · William Alwyn was the most successful British example of a composer dividing his creativity between absolute music and film composition. Between 1941 and 1963 he scored almost 80 films, while at the same time producing an extensive catalogue of concert, choral, and chamber works.
William Alwyn became a fellow of the British Film Academy in 1958 for his contribution to the development of British cinema. Born November 7, 1905. Died September 12, 1985 (79) Add to list.
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- Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, UK
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Sep 16, 1985 · William Alwyn, who wrote five symphonies, three string quartets and an opera but is probably better known for the background scores he composed for 60 motion pictures, has died at the age of 80...
William Alwyn. (1905-1985), Composer. Sitter in 6 portraits. Alwyn entered the Royal Academy of Music aged fifteen, returning later to teach composition. His output included five symphonies, four operas and over 200 film scores including A Night to Remember (1958).
Joseph Matthew Alwyn (born 21 February 1991) is an English actor. Alwyn made his feature film debut as the titular character in Ang Lee's 2016 war drama Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk and has since played roles in films such as The Favourite (2018), Boy Erased (2018), Mary Queen of Scots (2018), and Harriet (2019).
