Lindsay Cooper

Composer and musician, notable for film scores

Lindsay Cooper - Artists & Creatives born March 3rd, 1951
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Born in England, a composer and musician specialized in bassoon and oboe. Worked across multiple genres, including contemporary classical and music for film and theater. Collaborated with various artists and contributed to numerous projects in the progressive rock and avant-garde scenes. Contributed music to the film "The Last of England" and worked with the group Henry Cow, making significant contributions to their sound.

Composed music for the film 'The Last of England'

Worked extensively with the band Henry Cow

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