Bax, Sir Arnold (Edward Trevor)
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born Nov. 8, 1883, London, Eng.
died Oct. 3, 1953, Cork, County Cork, Ire.
British composer.
Born into a wealthy family, he was free to compose throughout his life and consequently wrote prolifically. His early works, influenced by the poetry of
William Butler Yeats, frequently evoke Celtic legend. His compositions include seven symphonies, the orchestral works
Spring Fire (1913),
November Woods (1917), and
Tintagel (1919), piano sonatas, string quartets, and numerous vocal works.
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Bax, Sir Arnold (Edward Trevor) — (8 nov. 1883, Londres, Inglaterra 3 oct. 1953, Cork, County Cork, Irlanda). Compositor británico. Nacido en el seno de una familia rica, pudo componer durante toda su vida y, en consecuencia, fue un autor prolífico. Sus primeras obras, influidas… … Enciclopedia Universal
Sir Arnold Edward Trevor Bax — n. Arnold Bax (1883 1953), English composer … English contemporary dictionary
Bax, Sir Arnold — ▪ British author and composer original name in full Arnold Edward Trevor Bax born November 8, 1883, London died October 3, 1953, Cork, County Cork, Ireland British composer whose work is representative of the neoromantic trend in music that… … Universalium
Arnold — Arnold, Benedict Arnold, Gottfried Arnold, Matthew Arnold, Thomas * * * (as used in expressions) Arnold, Benedict Arnold, Henry (Harley) Hap Arnold Arnold, Matthew Arnold, Thomas doctor Arnold Bax, Sir Arnold (Edwar … Enciclopedia Universal
Edward — /ed weuhrd/, n. 1. Prince of Wales and Duke of Cornwall ( The Black Prince ), 1330 76, English military leader (son of Edward III). 2. Lake, a lake in central Africa, between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo: a source of the Nile.… … Universalium
sir — /serr/, n. 1. a respectful or formal term of address used to a man: No, sir. 2. (cap.) the distinctive title of a knight or baronet: Sir Walter Scott. 3. (cap.) a title of respect for some notable personage of ancient times: Sir Pandarus of Troy … Universalium
Edward — (as used in expressions) Abbey, Edward Acheson, Edward Goodrich Acton (de Aldenham), John Emerich Edward Dahlberg Acton, 1 barón Albee, Edward (Franklin) Edward Teach Bax, Sir Arnold (Edward Trevor) Bellamy, Edward Bernays, Edward L. Charles… … Enciclopedia Universal
sir — (Voz inglesa.) ► sustantivo masculino Tratamiento honorífico empleado por los británicos. * * * sir (ingl.; pronunc. [ser]) m. *Tratamiento de respeto usado en Inglaterra delante de un nombre de hombre o para dirigirse a la persona de que se… … Enciclopedia Universal
Arnold Bax — Pour les articles homonymes, voir Bax. Sir Arnold Edward Trevor Bax (Streatham dans la banlieue londonienne, 8 novembre 1883 – Cork, Irlande, 3 octobre 1953), est un compositeur anglais. Sommaire … Wikipédia en Français
Arnold — /ahr nld/, n. 1. Benedict, 1741 1801, American general in the Revolutionary War who became a traitor. 2. Sir Edwin, 1832 1904, English poet and journalist. 3. Henry H. ( Hap ), 1886 1950, U.S. general. 4. Matthew, 1822 88, English essayist, poet … Universalium
