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Havergal Brian
Havergal Brian (born William Brian; 29 January 187628 November 1972) was a British classical composer.
Brian was extremely prolific, his body of work including thirty two symphonies, many of them extremely long and ambitious works for massive orchestral forces. Stylistically, he wrote in a late romantic idiom, exhibiting the influence of Gustav Mahler in his ambitious orchestration and progressive tonality.
Brian enjoyed a period of significant popularity earlier in his career and rediscovery in the 1950s, though his music fell out of favour and
and New York: Oxford University Press. c 1945.
- Nettel, Reginald (also Foreman, Lewis). "Havergal Brian and his music". London: Dobson. c 1976. .
- Matthew-Walker, Robert. "Havergal Brian: Reminiscences and Observations". DGR Books 1995. .
External links.
- Havergal Brian Society website
- Brian and the LSSO Information and short audio extracts from the LSSO 1970s recordings.
- Havergal Brian myspace
External links Videos.
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