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Brian Blyth Daubney was a British composer who was born on May 28, 1931, in London, England. He was the son of a music teacher and grew up in a musical family. His father was a pianist and his mother was a singer, and they both encouraged him to pursue a career in music. Daubney began his musical education at the age of six when he started taking piano lessons. He showed a natural talent for music and quickly progressed, eventually studying at the Royal Academy of Music in London. There, he studied composition with Alan Bush and piano with Harold Craxton. After completing his studies, Daubney began his career as a composer, writing music for a variety of mediums, including orchestral works, chamber music, and vocal music. He was known for his use of traditional forms and structures, as well as his incorporation of modern techniques and harmonies. One of Daubney's early works was his Piano Sonata No. 1, which he composed in 1953. The piece was well-received and helped establish him as a promising young composer. He continued to write piano music throughout his career, including his Piano Sonata No. 2, which he composed in 1961. In addition to his piano music, Daubney also wrote a number of orchestral works, including his Symphony No. 1, which he composed in 1958. The piece was performed by the London Symphony Orchestra and was praised for its use of traditional forms and modern harmonies. Daubney also wrote a number of chamber works, including his String Quartet No. 1, which he composed in 1963. The piece was performed by the Amadeus Quartet and was praised for its intricate counterpoint and use of modern harmonies. Throughout his career, Daubney was also known for his vocal music, including his choral works and art songs. One of his most famous vocal works was his Requiem, which he composed in 1971. The piece was performed by the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and was praised for its emotional depth and use of traditional forms. In addition to his work as a composer, Daubney was also a respected music educator. He taught at the Royal Academy of Music and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, where he mentored a number of young composers. Daubney continued to compose throughout his life, and his later works were often more experimental and avant-garde. He died on December 31, 2013, at the age of 82, leaving behind a legacy of innovative and influential music.

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