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Malcolm Arnold 1921-2006
Thought by many to be Britain's best 20th century composer.


http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/5374808.stm

http://www.naxos.com/composerinfo/38.htm

Probably most famous for audiophiles for his sets of Dances (English
Dances, Cornish Dances, etc) based on folk-tunes. The composer recorded
these for Lyrita, conducting the LPO.


Yep; wonderful recording.


Also known for his film scores, including "The Bridge on the River Kwai"
(no, he didn't compose "Colonel Bogey").


Right. That was the great Kenneth Alford.