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Constant Lambert (1905-1951) was a British composer, conductor, and author. He was the founder and music director of the Royal Ballet, and wrote works influenced by jazz, such as The Rio Grande and Piano Concerto.
Aug 19, 2024 · Constant Lambert (born Aug. 23, 1905, London—died Aug. 21, 1951, London) was an English composer, conductor, and critic who played a leading part in establishing the ballet as an art form in England. Lambert was commissioned in 1926 by Diaghilev to compose the ballet Romeo and Juliet.
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We owe Constant Lambert (1905–1951) a huge amount, and the flashes of brilliance that survive from his short life only suggest the energy with which he established the possibilities for English...
Constant Lambert was a prodigious English composer, arranger, and conductor who wrote in various styles, from jazz to neo-Classicism. He also wrote a controversial book on the decline of music and was a prominent figure in the ballet world.
Constant Lambert was a British composer, conductor, and music critic who wrote in various styles, from jazz to neo-Classical. Learn about his life, works, influences, and controversies on AllMusic.
Performed by Cristina Ortiz (piano), Jean Temperley (mezzo), the London Madrigal Singers and London Symphony Orchestra conducted by André Previn.
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Learn about Constant Lambert (1905—1951), a British composer and conductor who influenced the development of English ballet. Find his biography, works, and references in various Oxford dictionaries and companions.
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