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Josef Holbrooke
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Born in Croydon, Surrey
Born on 5th of July 1878
Died on 5th of August 1958

Born 1878. Died 1958 - English composer.

Studied at the Royal Academy of Music. His works includes eight symphonies, many tone poems, two piano concertos, chamber music and a ballet score. Also wrote a triology of operas based on Welsh legends.

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