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Walter Leigh

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English composer (1905–1942)

Person · Open Library

Born
1905
Died
1942
Works
3

Top works

  • Concertino for harpsichord or piano and string orchestra (1934)
  • The frogs of Aristophanes
  • The pride of the regiment, or, Cashiered for his country

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Country
GB
Active from
1947-09-26

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Listeners
407
Total plays
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Walter Leigh (22 June 1905 – 12 June 1942) was an English composer. Leigh is most famous for his Concertino for harpsichord and string orchestra, written in 1934. Other famous works include the overture Agincourt and The Frogs of Aristophanes for chorus and orchestra. He wrote music for documentary films and there is an unfinished sketch for a symphony. Walter Leigh was born in Wimbledon. His first teacher was Harold Darke, with whom he worked from the age of eight until he was seventeen. <a hr

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