Arnold Bax
English composer, poet, and author (1883-1953) · United Kingdom · On the map · Musicians · Died at 69
Sir Arnold Edward Trevor Bax was an English composer, poet, and author. His prolific output includes songs, choral music, chamber pieces, and solo piano works, but he is best known for his orchestral music.
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In addition to a series of symphonic poems, he wrote seven symphonies and was for a time widely regarded as the leading British symphonist.
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United Kingdom
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Musicians
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Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1883 to 1953 · aged 69
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