Role

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Composer Conductor

Birth

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1904

Death

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1991

Genre

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Orchestral

 

Reginald King was a British composer and arranger who was born on December 5, 1904, in London, England. He was the son of a music hall performer and grew up in a musical family. His father played the piano and his mother sang, and they encouraged their son's interest in music from an early age. King began his musical education at the age of six, when he started taking piano lessons. He showed a natural talent for the instrument and quickly progressed, eventually studying at the Royal Academy of Music in London. While there, he studied composition with Sir Charles Villiers Stanford and piano with Tobias Matthay. After completing his studies, King began working as a freelance composer and arranger. He quickly established himself as a talented musician, and his works were performed by some of the leading orchestras and ensembles of the day. He also worked as a conductor, leading performances of his own works as well as those of other composers. King's music was heavily influenced by the popular music of his time, particularly the jazz and dance music that was popular in the 1920s and 1930s. He was known for his catchy melodies and lively rhythms, and his works were often performed in dance halls and other venues where people gathered to socialize and dance. One of King's most famous works is his "Melody on the Move," which was written in 1937. The piece is a lively and upbeat tune that was originally written for a radio program of the same name. It quickly became popular and was played on radio stations throughout the UK and beyond. The piece has since become a classic of British light music and is still performed today. Another of King's popular works is his "Knightsbridge March," which was written in 1933. The piece was originally written as part of a suite of music for a radio program called "In Town Tonight." The march quickly became popular and was later used as the theme music for the BBC radio program "In Town Tonight." The piece has since become a classic of British light music and is still played today. King also wrote a number of other works, including orchestral pieces, chamber music, and songs. His music was often used in films and television programs, and he was known for his ability to write music that perfectly captured the mood and atmosphere of a particular scene. In addition to his work as a composer and arranger, King was also a respected conductor. He led performances of his own works as well as those of other composers, and he was known for his ability to bring out the best in his musicians. He was particularly skilled at conducting light music, and his performances were always lively and engaging. King continued to work as a composer and arranger throughout his life, and he remained active in the music world until his death in 1991. His music continues to be popular today, and his catchy melodies and lively rhythms have made him one of the most beloved composers of British light music.

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