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Composer Sir Malcolm Arnold dies Composer Sir Malcolm Arnold dies
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Composer Sir Malcolm Arnold has died in hospital after a brief illness at the age of 84.Composer Sir Malcolm Arnold has died in hospital after a brief illness at the age of 84.
Sir Malcolm, who was the first Briton to win an Oscar - for the music to Bridge on the River Kwai in 1958 - was suffering from a chest infection.Sir Malcolm, who was the first Briton to win an Oscar - for the music to Bridge on the River Kwai in 1958 - was suffering from a chest infection.
He is most famous for his film scores, composing 132 including Whistle Down the Wind and Hobson's Choice.He is most famous for his film scores, composing 132 including Whistle Down the Wind and Hobson's Choice.
As well as film scores, Sir Malcolm also composed seven ballets, nine symphonies and two operas.As well as film scores, Sir Malcolm also composed seven ballets, nine symphonies and two operas.
Sir Malcolm, one of the most famous composers of the 20th century, leaves behind two sons and one daughter.Sir Malcolm, one of the most famous composers of the 20th century, leaves behind two sons and one daughter.
His music continues to be performed and recorded extensively by leading orchestras both nationally and internationally.
He was awarded the CBE in 1970.
Saturday night was the premier of his version of the Three Musketeers at the Alhambra in Bradford.Saturday night was the premier of his version of the Three Musketeers at the Alhambra in Bradford.
The performance, which was dedicated to him, went ahead as planned.The performance, which was dedicated to him, went ahead as planned.