Birtwistle, Sir Harrison (1934-...), an English composer, became a leader in avant-garde (experimental and unconventional) music in the United Kingdom. He is probably best known for his theater pieces. He also composed orchestral pieces, chamber works, brass band compositions, and instrumental and vocal works. Birtwistle's music has been described as lyrical and strongly poetic, distinguished by a characteristic use of repeated thematic fragments as a basis for composition. More »
Arne, Thomas (1710-1778), was the most important English composer of his time. His many operas... More >>
Arnold, Malcolm (1921-2006), a British composer, became known for his skill in orchestral... More >>
Bax, Sir Arnold (1883-1953), a British composer, wrote music in most forms except opera. He... More >>
Berkeley, Sir Lennox (1903-1989), was a British composer. His works include chamber music, works... More >>
Birtwistle, Sir Harrison (1934-...), an English composer, became a leader in avant-garde... More >>
Bliss, Sir Arthur (1891-1975), was a British composer. Bliss established an international... More >>
Blow, John (1649?-1708), was an outstanding English composer of church music. He wrote more than... More >>
Boyce, William (1710-1779), was an English composer and organist. He is chiefly remembered for... More >>
Brian, Havergal (1876-1972), was a prolific British composer. His Gothic Symphony is written for... More >>
Bridge, Frank (1879-1941), was a gifted British composer of chamber and orchestral music and... More >>
Britten, Benjamin (1913-1976), also called Lord Britten, was a British composer famous for his... More >>
Byrd, burd, William (1543-1623), was an English composer known for his religious music. Byrd... More >>
Campion, Thomas (1567-1620), was an English composer, poet, and doctor. He is most celebrated for... More >>
Clarke, Jeremiah (1669?-1707), was a British composer and organist. He is remembered for his... More >>
Coates, Eric (1886-1957), was an English composer, conductor, and viola player. He is best known... More >>