William Alwyn
English composer (1905–1985)
William Alwyn (born William Alwyn Smith; 7 November 1905 – 11 September 1985), was a prolific English composer, conductor, and music teacher who composed over 200 cinematic scores, of which some 70 were for full-length features, as well as number of operas, concertos and symphonies. . A highly influential composer, Alwyn's wartime work in particular was to lead him to be placed on a Nazi death list. . Life and music. William Alwyn was born William Alwyn Smith in Northampton, England, the son of Ada Tyler (Tompkins) and William James Smith. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Alwyn
William Alwyn (born William Alwyn Smith; 7 November 1905 – 11 September 1985), was a prolific English composer, conductor, and music teacher who composed over 200 cinematic scores, of which some 70 were for full-length features, as well as number of operas, concertos and symphonies. . A highly influential composer, Alwyn's wartime work in particular was to lead him to be placed on a Nazi death list. . Life and music. William Alwyn was born William Alwyn Smith in Northampton, England, the son of Ada Tyler (Tompkins) and William James Smith.
