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Peter Warlock
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Gerald Finzi
85,544 listeners
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John Ireland
24,971 listeners
John Nicholson Ireland (13 August 1879 – 12 June 1962) was an English composer. Ireland was born in Bowdon, near Altrincham, Manchester, … read moreJohn Nicholson Ireland (13 August 1879 – 12 June 1962) was an English composer. Ireland was born in Bowdon, near Altrincham, Manchester, into a family of Scottish descent and some cultural distinction. His parents died soon after he ha… read moreJohn Nicholson Ireland (13 August 1879 – 12 June 1962) was an English composer. Ireland was born in Bowdon, near Altrincham, Manchester, into a family of Scottish descent and some cultural distinction. His parents died soon after he had entered the Royal College of Music at the age of 14. He st… read more
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Ivor Gurney
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Arnold Bax
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Herbert Howells
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Roger Quilter
11,376 listeners
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Hubert Parry
41,659 listeners
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Ernest John Moeran
8,362 listeners
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Albéric Magnard
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