Composer and conductor. Born Martin Edward Fallas Shaw, in Belsize Park. He studied at the Royal College of Music, at the same time as Gustav Holst, Ralph Vaughan Williams, and John Ireland. Began his career as an organist, serving at Emmanuel Church, West Hampstead, 1895 - 1903. His prolific output of over 300 works includes hymns, carols, oratorios and four operas. Died Southwold, Suffolk.
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