Monday, December 5, 2022

TDCM: December 5th - Elizabeth Maconchy

 

Listening Through The Dictionary of Composers and Their Music 


Elizabeth Maconchy (1907-1994)


Bio

Elizabeth Violet Maconchy was born in Hertfordshire to Irish parents. She grew up in Ireland and began her studies in Dublin. She moved to London and attended the Royal College of Music studying under Charles Wood and Ralph Vaughan Williams. She finished her education in Prague and then returned to England for a very successful composing career. 

Music

Symphony for Double String Orchestra


Serenata Concertante for Violin and Orchestra


String Quartet No. 1


Nocturne for Orchestra


Romanza for Viola & Orchestra


String Quartet No. 3



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