Born in Bargoed, Glamorganshire, in August 1929, Alun Hoddinott started to play the violin and compose at an early age. His first major success was his Clarinet concerto no.1, given by Gervaise de Peyer and the Halle Orchestra under John Barbirolli at the 1954 Cheltenham music festival. This Source Book lists all Hoddinott's compositions from 1946 to 2005, almost 60 years of phenomenal output, and shows he has achieved a mastery of composition which embraces almost every musical medium. With information given on first performances, manuscript locations and recordings, in addition to details of composition dates, authors/librettists, durations, commissions and dedications amongst much else, this book is a key reference for all those interested in Alun Hoddinott and his music.
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Author: Craggs, Stewart
Publisher: Ashgate Gower
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Alun Hoddinott: A Source Book
Pages: 00248 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2007-10-01
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780754608950
Category: History : General