Alan Rawsthorne

Alan Rawsthorne

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About Alan Rawsthorne

Alan Rawsthorne (1905–1971) was an English composer. Rawsthorne was born on the 2nd May 1905 in Haslingden, Lancashire. After attempting careers in dentistry and architecture, he decided instead to study music, which he did in Manchester and Berlin. His breakthrough came with the "Theme and Variations" for two violins (1938) and "Symphonic Studies" for orchestra (1938). Other acclaimed works by Rawsthorne include a viola sonata (1937), two piano concertos (1939

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Elegy

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Chaconne: Andante con moto

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Rawsthorne: Practical Cats: Overture

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Symphonic Studies

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Rawsthorne: Suite from Madame Chrysanthème: IV. Les mousmés

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Oboe Concerto: Maestoso - Allegro

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Sarabande: Maestoso

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Overture

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Improvisations on a Theme by Constant Lambert

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Rawsthorne: Practical Cats: I. The Naming of Cats

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