Charles Villiers Stanford
Irish composer and conductor
Born
September 30th, 1852
173 years ago
Died
March 29th, 1924
101 years ago — 71 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Ireland
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A prominent composer and conductor from Ireland, contributed significantly to both sacred and secular music. Stanford studied at the Royal Irish Academy of Music and later at Trinity College, Cambridge. He was a key figure in the development of British music in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with compositions spanning various genres including symphonies, chamber music, and choral works. Served as a professor at the Royal College of Music in London, where he influenced a generation of British composers. His compositions often incorporated elements of folk music and showcased rich harmonic language.
Composed the 'Stabat Mater'
Founded the Cambridge University Musical Society
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