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Harrison Birtwistle

Harrison Birtwistle (1934–2022) was a British composer, music educator and musician.

Also recorded as Sir Harrison Birtwistle; Harrison Birtwhistle.

Overview

Born at Accrington in 1934, died at Mere in 2022.

In detail

Harrison Birtwistle studied at Royal Academy of Music and Royal Manchester College of Music. training under Richard Hall is recorded. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is music, music composing and classical music. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera.

Places of work recorded in the authority are England. Employment is recorded with Royal Academy of Music and King's College London. Membership is recorded of Academy of Arts, Berlin.

Distinctions recorded are Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres, Grawemeyer Awards, Wihuri Sibelius Prize and Ernst von Siemens Music Prize.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Harrison Birtwistle”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q354335: Harrison Birtwistle

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