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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