Arnold Bax

Arnold Bax (1883–1953) was a British poet, writer and pianist.

Also recorded as Sir Arnold Bax; Sir Arnold Edward Trevor Bax.

Overview

Born at Streatham in 1883, died at Cork in 1953.

In detail

Arnold Bax studied at Royal Academy of Music. training under Tobias Matthay and Frederick Corder is recorded. Margaret Sutherland is recorded as having studied under Arnold Bax. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are symphony and opera.

Positions recorded include Master of the King's Music.

Works named in the authority record are Symphony No. 4, Symphony No. 2, Symphony No. 1, Symphony No. 3, Symphony No. 5 and Symphony No. 6.

Distinctions recorded are Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order, Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal, Knight Bachelor and Walter Willson Cobbett Medal.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Arnold Bax”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q143198: Arnold Bax

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