An English symphonist has died

An English symphonist has died

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norman lebrecht

November 24, 2014

We have been apprised of the death of Arthur Butterworth, composer of 7 symphonies, 8 concertos and much else in a mainstream English manner. He was 91. Arthur played trumpet in the Scottish National Orchestra, 1949–55 and in the Hallé, 1955–62.

He wrote extensively for brass band.

 

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