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Edmund Rubbra (Charles Edmund Duncan-Rubbra [1]) (23 May 1901 – 14 February 1986) was a British composer. He composed both instrumental and vocal works for soloists, chamber ...
Edmund Rubbra: The Sacred Muse
Edmund Rubbra: The Sacred Muse - Edmund Rubbra (1901-1986) has become recognized as one of the leading British symphonic composers of the second half of the 20th century. In this ...
Edmund Rubbra (British Composer) by Francis Routh
Edmund Rubbra (1901 - 1986) by Francis Routh This article is reproduced from Contemporary British Music published by Macdonald in 1972 © Francis Routh 1972,1998

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Edmund Rubbra (1901-1986), British composer, noted as a leading symphonist and for his vocal and chamber works. Born in Northampton, Rubbra was largely self-taught musically but studied under Gustav Holst and, occasionally, Ralph Vaughn Williams. His frequently polyphonic style is lyrical and romantic, showing much concern for structure and counterpoint. His works include 11 symphonies and many choral compositions using liturgical texts.

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