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Alan Rawsthorne

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British composer (1905-1971)

Person · Open Library

Born
1905
Died
1971
Works
25

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  • Carmen vitale
  • Carol
  • Concertante, for violin and piano
  • Concerto for clarinet and string orchestra
  • Concerto for oboe and string orchestra. Score, including piano condensation

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Alan Rawsthorne (1905–1971) was an English composer. Rawsthorne was born on the 2nd May 1905 in Haslingden, Lancashire. After attempting careers in dentistry and architecture, he decided instead to study music, which he did in Manchester and Berlin. His breakthrough came with the "Theme and Variations" for two violins (1938) and "Symphonic Studies" for orchestra (1938). Other acclaimed works by Rawsthorne include a viola sonata (1937), two piano concertos (1939 <a href="https://www.last.fm/musi

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date of birth
1905-05-02
date of death
1971-07-24
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