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Malcolm Lockyer
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Eric Coates
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Eric Coates (1886-1957) was an English composer, primarily of light music, including much film music. Born on the 27th August 1886 in Huckn… read moreEric Coates (1886-1957) was an English composer, primarily of light music, including much film music. Born on the 27th August 1886 in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, Coates belonged to a musical family. He studied at the Royal Academy before … read moreEric Coates (1886-1957) was an English composer, primarily of light music, including much film music. Born on the 27th August 1886 in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, Coates belonged to a musical family. He studied at the Royal Academy before playingthe viola under Henry Wood's baton in the Queen… read more -
Ronald Binge
17,984 listeners
Ronald Binge (July 15, 1910, Derby – September 6, 1979, Ringwood, Hampshire) was a British composer and arranger of light music. Life Ronal… read moreRonald Binge (July 15, 1910, Derby – September 6, 1979, Ringwood, Hampshire) was a British composer and arranger of light music. Life Ronald Binge was born in a working-class neighbourhood in Derby in the English Midlands. In his early l… read moreRonald Binge (July 15, 1910, Derby – September 6, 1979, Ringwood, Hampshire) was a British composer and arranger of light music. Life Ronald Binge was born in a working-class neighbourhood in Derby in the English Midlands. In his early life he was a cinema organist and later started working in su… read more -
John Cacavas
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Composer and conductor John Cacavas (born 13 August 1930 in Aberdeen, South Dakota) is probably best known for his television scores, notab… read moreComposer and conductor John Cacavas (born 13 August 1930 in Aberdeen, South Dakota) is probably best known for his television scores, notably Kojak, for which he was the chief composer. John Cacavas began his musical career when, as a 13… read moreComposer and conductor John Cacavas (born 13 August 1930 in Aberdeen, South Dakota) is probably best known for his television scores, notably Kojak, for which he was the chief composer. John Cacavas began his musical career when, as a 13-year old, he formed his own band in Aberdeen, South Dakota.… read more -
George Melachrino
1,957 listeners
George Melachrino (born George Militiades 1 May 1909 in London, England — died 18 June 1965) was a musician, movie composer, and musical di… read moreGeorge Melachrino (born George Militiades 1 May 1909 in London, England — died 18 June 1965) was a musician, movie composer, and musical director who was English born of Greek and Italian descent. As a young boy, George Melachrino had a … read moreGeorge Melachrino (born George Militiades 1 May 1909 in London, England — died 18 June 1965) was a musician, movie composer, and musical director who was English born of Greek and Italian descent. As a young boy, George Melachrino had a love of music. At the age of five, he began his writing his … read more -
Ron Goodwin
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In his 60 years in the music business Ron Goodwin composed, arranged, orchestrated and conducted music in all fields of the profession. In… read moreIn his 60 years in the music business Ron Goodwin composed, arranged, orchestrated and conducted music in all fields of the profession. In his early years he arranged for all the leading orchestras of the day and arranged and conducted … read moreIn his 60 years in the music business Ron Goodwin composed, arranged, orchestrated and conducted music in all fields of the profession. In his early years he arranged for all the leading orchestras of the day and arranged and conducted recording sessions for top vocal artists. He then recorded u… read more -
Mantovani & His Orchestra
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Annunzio Paolo Mantovani (November 15, 1905 – March 29, 1980), known by the mononym Mantovani Mantovani was born in Venice, Italy and his f… read moreAnnunzio Paolo Mantovani (November 15, 1905 – March 29, 1980), known by the mononym Mantovani Mantovani was born in Venice, Italy and his father was the concertmaster of La Scala orchestra under Arturo Toscanini. His family moved to Engl… read moreAnnunzio Paolo Mantovani (November 15, 1905 – March 29, 1980), known by the mononym Mantovani Mantovani was born in Venice, Italy and his father was the concertmaster of La Scala orchestra under Arturo Toscanini. His family moved to England in 1912, where he studied at Trinity College of Music in… read more