biography
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Mathias, William (James)
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| sex:
| male
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| lived:
| (1934–92)
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| biography:
| Composer, born in Whitland, Pembrokeshire, SW Wales, UK. He studied in London, and became lecturer (1959–68) and professor (1970–88, then research professor) at University College, Bangor. His works include an opera, The Servants (1980), three symphonies, several concertos, and much chamber, choral, and church music. Among his choral works is an anthem written for the wedding ceremony of the Prince and Princess of Wales (1981). He was artistic director of the North Wales Music Festival from 1972 until his death. |
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