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Wally Stott & His Orchestra was a classical music ensemble that was active during the mid-20th century. The ensemble was founded by Wally Stott, a British composer, arranger, and conductor who was known for his work in film and television. Wally Stott was born in London in 1924 and began his career in music as a pianist and arranger. He worked with a number of popular British singers and bands in the 1940s and 1950s, including Vera Lynn, Petula Clark, and The Goons. In the early 1950s, Stott began working in television, composing and arranging music for a number of popular shows, including The Benny Hill Show and The Morecambe and Wise Show. In 1957, Stott formed his own orchestra, which he led as conductor and arranger. The ensemble was made up of some of the finest musicians in Britain, including members of the London Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The orchestra's repertoire was primarily classical music, but Stott also arranged and conducted popular music and film scores. One of the highlights of Wally Stott & His Orchestra's career was their performance at the 1958 Eurovision Song Contest. The contest was held in Hilversum, Netherlands, and Stott's orchestra accompanied the British entry, a song called "All" by Patricia Bredin. Although the song did not win the contest, Stott's arrangement and the orchestra's performance were widely praised. In addition to their work in television and film, Wally Stott & His Orchestra also performed live concerts throughout the UK and Europe. They were particularly popular in Germany, where they performed at a number of prestigious venues, including the Berlin Philharmonic Hall and the Hamburg State Opera. One of the most notable performances by Wally Stott & His Orchestra was their 1960 concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The concert was a tribute to the music of George Gershwin, and featured a number of guest performers, including jazz pianist George Shearing and singer Cleo Laine. The concert was a critical and commercial success, and was later released as an album. Throughout their career, Wally Stott & His Orchestra received a number of awards and accolades. In 1959, Stott won an Ivor Novello Award for his arrangement of the song "The Man That Got Away" from the film A Star is Born. The orchestra also received a number of awards for their work in television, including a BAFTA award for their work on The Benny Hill Show. Despite their success, Wally Stott & His Orchestra disbanded in the mid-1960s. Stott continued to work as a composer and arranger, and later changed his name to Angela Morley after undergoing gender reassignment surgery. Morley went on to become one of the most respected composers and arrangers in the film and television industry, working on a number of high-profile projects, including The Empire Strikes Back and Watership Down. In conclusion, Wally Stott & His Orchestra was a classical music ensemble that was active during the mid-20th century. Founded by British composer, arranger, and conductor Wally Stott, the ensemble was known for their performances of classical music, as well as their work in television and film. They received a number of awards and accolades throughout their career, and their legacy continues to be felt in the world of music today.

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