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Ernest Irving

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Composer / Conductor of Classical and Soundtrack

Ernest Irving (6 November 1878 – 24 October 1953) was an English composer and conductor, primarily remembered for his involvement in film music.Irving was born in Godalming, Surrey. He composed, among others, scores for the Ealing comedy Whisky Galore! and Turned Out Nice Again starring George Formby. Ralph Vaughan Williams dedicated his Sinfonia antartica (1953) to him. Irving's achievements earned him the rarely awarded honorary membership of the Royal Philharmonic Society in 1951. William Walton's second string quartet in A minor was dedicated to him. He died in Ealing, London, aged 74.

     
Genres
  • Classical
  • Soundtrack
Popular Tracks   
Champagne Charlie on William T-hell by Various Artists
Let George Do It! on Soviet Union Jazz Selections by Various Artists
Deep River (From "The Proud Valley") on Crossing Borders: Showman & Human Rights Activist by Paul Robeson
Whiskey Galore - Remastered 2024 on Whiskey Galore by Ernest Irving
Whisky Galore (Remastered 2023) on Whisky Galore by Ernest Irving & More British Film Classics by Various Artists
Lord Berners / Nicholas Nickleby / Incidental Music on Music from the 1940's Soundtracks, Vol. 1 by Various Artists
The Dubarry: If I Am Dreaming on Golden Voice Series by George Frideric Handel, Ruggero Leoncavallo, Bliss Carmen, Sir Walter Scott, Carl Millöcker, Franz Lehár & Heddle Nash
Bitter Springs - Remastered 2024 on Bitter Springs by Ernest Irving

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Discography
Title Artist Year Type
Classic British Film Scores Volume OneBBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra, The London Symphony Orchestra, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Graham Treacher, Ernest Irving, Muir Mathieson, Malcolm Arnold, Harriet Cohen1983Album
The Land Of Smiles - SelectionThe London Theatre Orchestra Conducted By Ernest IrvingAlbum
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