Josef Holbrooke
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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