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Person    | Male  Born 8/11/1883  Died 3/10/1953

Sir Arnold Bax

Categories: Music / songs

Countries: Ireland

Sir Arnold Bax

Composer. Born Arnold Edward Trevor Bax in Heath Villa, Angles Road, Streatham. His music was influenced by the Celtic revival of literature and art, and the tone poem 'Tintagel' is one of his best known works. Appointed Master of the King's Musick in 1942. Died at Glen House, Ballyvolane, Cork, Ireland.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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