Musician and conductor. Born in London.
Was initially an organist, at St. James' Church, Piccadilly. Married the heiress Gloria Vanderbilt (amongst others), had an affair with Greta Garbo. Made the film Fantasia with Walt Disney in 1940. Died at home in Nether Wallop, Hampshire.
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Leopold Stokowski
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St Marylebone School - Stokowski
Leopold Stokowski Society - London Leopold Anthony Stokowski, musician, 1882...
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William Reeve
Composer. Born London. 1783 took a composing job at Astley's Amphitheatre. Went on to compose at Covent Garden and Sadler's Wells theatres amongst others. Died at home in Marchmont Street.
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Freddie Mercury
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Eton Boating Song
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