Role

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Composer

Country

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United Kingdom

Birth

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1903 in Manchester, England

Death

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1939 in London, England

Period

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Modern

Genre

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Concerto

 

Eric Fogg was a British composer who was born on September 15, 1903, in London. He was the son of a music teacher and grew up in a musical family. Fogg began playing the piano at a young age and showed a natural talent for music. He attended the Royal Academy of Music in London, where he studied composition with Frederick Corder and piano with Tobias Matthay. Fogg's early compositions were influenced by the music of Edward Elgar and Ralph Vaughan Williams. He was also inspired by the works of Debussy and Ravel, which he discovered during a trip to Paris in 1924. Fogg's first major work was his Piano Concerto, which he composed in 1926. The concerto was well-received and established Fogg as a promising young composer. In the 1930s, Fogg began to focus on orchestral music. He composed a number of works for orchestra, including his Symphony No. 1, which was premiered in 1934. The symphony was praised for its lyrical melodies and lush orchestration. Fogg's other orchestral works from this period include his Suite for Orchestra and his Concerto for Violin and Orchestra. During World War II, Fogg served in the Royal Air Force. He continued to compose during his service, and his music was often performed by fellow servicemen. After the war, Fogg returned to composing full-time. He composed a number of works for the stage, including his opera The Enchanted Island, which was premiered in 1952. The opera was based on a play by Shakespeare and was praised for its beautiful melodies and inventive orchestration. Fogg's later works were more experimental in nature. He began to incorporate elements of serialism and atonality into his music. His Symphony No. 2, which was premiered in 1957, was a departure from his earlier works. The symphony was more dissonant and complex than his previous compositions, but it was still praised for its beauty and emotional depth. Fogg continued to compose until his death in 1939. His legacy as a composer is marked by his ability to blend traditional and modern elements in his music. His works are known for their beautiful melodies, lush orchestration, and emotional depth. Some of his most notable compositions include his Piano Concerto, Symphony No. 1, and The Enchanted Island.

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