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The innumerable dance : the life and work of William Alwyn / Adrian Wright

by Adrian Wright

This biography traces composer William Alwyn's career from his early film scores to his later operas and symphonies. Utilising unpublished material, it examines his creative development and personal life within the context of twentieth-century British music.

Accession 17638 ISBN 9781843834120 Publisher The Boydell Press
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