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Robert Lloyd was a British composer and conductor who was born on September 4, 1926, in London, England. He was the son of a music teacher and grew up in a musical family. His father was a violinist and his mother was a pianist, and they both encouraged their son's interest in music from an early age. Lloyd began his musical education at the Royal College of Music in London, where he studied composition with Gordon Jacob and conducting with Sir Adrian Boult. He also studied at the University of Oxford, where he earned a degree in music. After completing his studies, Lloyd began his career as a conductor, working with various orchestras in England and Europe. He also began composing his own music, and his works were soon being performed by orchestras around the world. One of Lloyd's early successes was his Symphony No. 1, which was premiered by the London Symphony Orchestra in 1955. The piece was well-received by audiences and critics alike, and it helped establish Lloyd as a composer to watch. Over the next few years, Lloyd continued to compose and conduct, and his reputation as a composer grew. He was commissioned to write music for a number of important events, including the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 and the opening of the Royal Festival Hall in London in 1951. In 1960, Lloyd was appointed the conductor of the English Chamber Orchestra, a position he held for 10 years. During his tenure, he helped establish the orchestra as one of the leading chamber orchestras in the world, and he conducted many of its most important performances. Lloyd's compositions during this period included a number of works for chamber orchestra, including his Concerto for Strings, which was premiered by the English Chamber Orchestra in 1963. The piece was well-received and helped establish Lloyd as a composer of chamber music. In the 1970s, Lloyd began to focus more on choral music, and he composed a number of works for choir and orchestra. One of his most famous works from this period was his Requiem, which was premiered in 1974. The piece was a tribute to Lloyd's father, who had died the previous year, and it was widely praised for its beauty and emotional power. Lloyd continued to compose and conduct throughout the 1980s and 1990s, and his works during this period included a number of operas and ballets. One of his most famous works from this period was his opera The Serpent, which was premiered in 1985. The opera was based on the biblical story of Adam and Eve, and it was praised for its innovative use of electronic music. Lloyd's final years were marked by a number of honors and awards. In 2003, he was awarded the Order of the British Empire for his contributions to music, and in 2006, he was awarded the Queen's Medal for Music. He continued to compose and conduct until his death on May 3, 2018, at the age of 91. Robert Lloyd was a prolific composer and conductor who made significant contributions to the world of classical music. His works were widely performed and admired, and his legacy continues to inspire musicians and audiences around the world.

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