Composer. Born Arnold Edward Trevor Bax in Heath Villa, Angles Road, Streatham. His music was influenced by the Celtic revival of literature and art, and the tone poem 'Tintagel' is one of his best known works. Appointed Master of the King's Musick in 1942. Died at Glen House, Ballyvolane, Cork, Ireland.
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Sir Arnold Bax
The plaque is located at 13 Pendennis Road, Streatham, but the Oxford Diction...
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