Ernest John Moeran
English composer and pianist
Born
1894
131 years ago
Died
December 1st, 1950
74 years ago — 56 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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Born in 1891, a prominent English composer and pianist became known for works that combined elements of folk songs with classical traditions. Studied at the Royal College of Music and later served in the army during World War I. After the war, focused on composition, influenced by English folk music, particularly evident in orchestral works and piano pieces. The Symphony in G Major and the orchestral work 'Whythorne's Shadow' exhibit this integration of folk elements. Moeran's symphonic writing and arrangements contributed to the 20th-century English classical music landscape. He passed away in 1950.
Composed the Symphony in G Major
Integrated folk music into classical compositions
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