Dressler (music, Murray State U., Kentucky) provides a reference on British composer of movie and art music Alwyn (1905-85) that can also be used as a companion to Adrian Wright's biography of
him. The biological section contains a sketch of his life, an appreciation of his work, a chronology, and a catalogue of works. The bibliography lists writings and correspondence, archives, the
William Alwyn Society Newsletter and other sources. Entries are not annotated. A discography and a section of related materials closes the volume. Annotation 穢2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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