Friday, September 9, 2022

TDCM: September 9th - Alan Hoddinott

 

Listening Through The Dictionary of Composers and Their Music 


Alun Hoddinott (1929-2008)


Bio

Hoddinott was born in Bargoed, Wales. He attended University College, Cardiff, and studied with Arthur Benjamin. He is one of the first Welsh composers to gain international notoriety, had a distinguished teaching career at University College, and was appointed CBE in 1983. He was commissioned for a number of prestigious events including the newly crowned King Charles III's wedding to Queen Consort Camilla. 

Music

Symphony No. 4


Quodlibet on Welsh Nursery Tunes for Orchestra


Triple Concerto


Clarinet Concerto No. 2


Dragon Fire


Nocturnes and Cadenzas for Cello and Orchestra



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