# William Alwyn
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william alwyn , (born william alwyn Smith; 7 November 1905 – 11 September 1985), was an English composer, conductor, and music teacher.
== Life and music ==
william alwyn was born william alwyn Smith in Northampton, the son of Ada Tyler (Tompkins) and William James Smith. He showed an early interest in music and began to learn to play the piccolo.
William Alwyn
Matthew Sweet with Philip Lane on the film music career of William Alwyn, composer of over 80 scores including "The Magic Box", "The History of Mr Polly", "The Swiss Family Robinson" and "The Crimson Pirate".
Matthew discusses Alwyn's contribution to British film with Philip Lane, and finds out mor…
Exploring William Alwyn's Clarinet Sonata with Stuart King
Composer of over 70 scores for film and TV, former flautist with the London Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Edward Elgar, Gustav Holst and William Walton, William Alwyn is one of the most under-rated composers of the 20th Century. His prolific output is over-shadowed by the works of Benjamin …
Proms Composer - Alwyn
Each week Andrew recommends recordings of music by a Proms composer whose music deserves to be heard more often. This week's Proms Composer, William Alwyn, was a flautist with the LSO and wrote no fewer than five symphonies along with operas, songs and chamber music but he’s perhaps best remembered…
CLASSICAL - In the Spotlight ~ William Alwyn at 7pm Tuesday 17 May 2022
Prepared & Presented live to air by Dennis Johnson
Further info https://5MBS.com
LPF Podcast - Episode 2: David Owen Norris & Mark Bebbington
Joel Baldwin (composer and LPF Co-Artistic Director) discusses British piano music and the works of composers such as William Alwyn, Doreen Carwithen, John Ireland, Arnold Bax, and Edward Elgar with renowned pianist, composer, and broadcaster, David Owen Norris, and fellow concert pianist, Mark Beb…
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