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Edward German

English musician and composer (1862-1936) · United Kingdom · On the map · Musicians · Died at 74

Sir Edward German was an English musician and composer of Welsh descent, best remembered for his extensive output of incidental music for the stage and as a successor to Arthur Sullivan in the field of English comic opera. Some of his light operas, especially Merrie England, are still occasionally performed.

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Awards

Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal1934
Knight Bachelor

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1862 to 1936 · aged 74

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