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Hamish MacCunn
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Buxton Orr
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Muir Mathieson
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Thea Musgrave
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Michael Tippett
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Frank Martin
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Frank Bridge
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Harrison Birtwistle
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Harrison Birtwistle is one of England's foremost living composers. Born Accrington, 15th July 1934, died Mere Wiltshire, 18th April … read moreHarrison Birtwistle is one of England's foremost living composers. Born Accrington, 15th July 1934, died Mere Wiltshire, 18th April 2022. He studied Clarinet and Composition at the Royal Manchester College of Music from 1953 where… read moreHarrison Birtwistle is one of England's foremost living composers. Born Accrington, 15th July 1934, died Mere Wiltshire, 18th April 2022. He studied Clarinet and Composition at the Royal Manchester College of Music from 1953 where, along with fellow students Peter Maxwell Davies, Alexander… read more
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Elliott Carter
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Granville Bantock
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