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William Alwyn CBE (born William Alwyn Smith; [1] 7 November 1905 – 11 September 1985), [2] 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.
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.
William Alwyn (1905 - 1985) was one of our finest composers with a wealth of repertoire from orchestral to film scores, ensemble to choral.
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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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.
William Alwyn spent the last twenty-five years of his life at Lark Rise, Dunwich Road, Blythburgh, Suffolk, [9] and died in Southwold, Suffolk, in 1985. He was survived by his second wife, the composer Doreen Carwithen.
