Ivor Gurney

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Born
28 August 1890
Born In
Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
Died
26 December 1937 (aged 47)
Ivor Gurney (August 28, 1890 - December 26, 1937) was an english art-song composer, also known for his poetry. Born in Gloucester, he was good friends with Herbert Howells - both learnt to play the organ at Gloucester Cathedral. Winning a scholarship to the Royal College of Music, Gurney began his studies there in 1911. However, Gurney's studies were interrupted by World War I. Whilst abroad he was both wounded and gassed. After the war, Gurney returned to London to resume his music studies at the RCM with Vaughan Williams. The depression that plagued Gurney throughout his lif… read more
Ivor Gurney (August 28, 1890 - December 26, 1937) was an english art-song composer, also known for his poetry. Born in Gloucester, he was good friends with Herbert Howells - both learnt to play the organ at Gloucester Cathedral. Winning a scholarship to the Royal College of Music, Gurney bega… read more
Ivor Gurney (August 28, 1890 - December 26, 1937) was an english art-song composer, also known for his poetry. Born in Gloucester, he was good friends with Herbert Howells - both learnt to play the organ at Gloucester Cathedral. Winning a scholarship to the Royal College of Music, Gurney began his studies there in 1911. However, Gurney's studies were interru… read more

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2 But I Like to Sing… 5 Elizabethan Songs: No. 4, Sleep
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3 Sleep (5 Elizabethan Songs) Sleep (5 Elizabethan Songs)
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5 5 Elizabethan Songs: No. 4. Sleep 5 Elizabethan Songs: No. 4. Sleep
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6 The Dark Pastoral: Songs and Poetry from World War One By a Bierside
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10 5 Elizabethan Songs: No. 5, Sleep (Arr. W. Newell for String Quartet) 5 Elizabethan Songs: No. 5, Sleep (Arr. W. Newell for String Quartet)
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    Gurney, I.: Songs (English Song, Vol. 19)
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