Havergal Brian
Born in Stoke-on-Trent, StaffordshireBorn on 29th of January 1876
Died on 28th of November 1972
Born 1876. Died 1972 - English composer and writer on music.
Great scale of his works, unfashionable style and immoderate private life led to his work being neglected after 1918; revival in 1960s. Wrote 32 symphonies, violin concerto and five operas including The Tigers and Faust.
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http://www.havergalbrian.org/ Official web site
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