Chapter 4 · Modern Society
Classical Music Composers
Source: Handbook p.79
Key classical composers connected to Britain:
• Henry Purcell (17th century) — wrote music for the court
• George Frederick Handel — German-born, became British citizen. Composed the Messiah and Water Music
• Edward Elgar — Pomp and Circumstance Marches (Land of Hope and Glory)
• Ralph Vaughan Williams — English folk music influenced
• Benjamin Britten — operas including Peter Grimes
• Gustav Holst — The Planets suite
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