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Also known as Josef Holbrooke, Evan Meredith, Josef Charles, Joseph Charles Holbrooke

English composer, conductor, and pianist (1878–1958)

Person · Open Library

Born
1878
Died
1958
Works
21

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  • Clarinet quintet no. 2 for 2 violins, viola, violoncello and clarinet (in A) Op. 27
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Joseph Charles Holbrooke (1878–1958) was an English composer, conductor, and pianist. He later changed his name to Josef. Born in Croydon on 5th July 1878, his musical output includes eight symphonies, many tone poems, two piano concertos, chamber music including string quartets, a piano quintet, a quintet for clarinet and strings and a piano quartet, and much music inspired by Edgar Allan Poe, including choral and orchestral settings for "The Raven" and "The Bells", and a ballet score for "Th

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Instance of
human
Given name
Joseph
Gender
male
Place of birth
Croydon
Place of death
London
Occupation
pianist
Languages spoken
English language
Instrument
piano
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date of birth
1878-07-05
date of death
1958-08-05
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Joseph Holbrooke
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