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William Thomas Wrighton was a British classical music composer who lived from 1860 to 1939. He was born in the town of Birmingham, England, and grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a violinist and his mother was a pianist, and they both encouraged their son's musical talents from a young age. Wrighton began his formal musical education at the age of six, when he started taking piano lessons. He quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument, and by the age of ten, he was already composing his own music. He continued to study piano and composition throughout his teenage years, and by the time he was in his early twenties, he had established himself as a promising young composer. In 1885, Wrighton moved to London to further his musical career. He quickly became involved in the city's vibrant classical music scene, and began to make a name for himself as a composer. His early works were heavily influenced by the Romantic composers of the time, such as Brahms and Tchaikovsky, but he soon developed his own unique style. One of Wrighton's most notable early works was his Piano Concerto No. 1, which he composed in 1890. The piece was well-received by critics and audiences alike, and helped to establish Wrighton as a major talent in the classical music world. He continued to compose prolifically throughout the 1890s, producing a number of works for orchestra, chamber ensemble, and solo piano. In 1901, Wrighton was appointed as the director of the Royal Academy of Music in London. This was a prestigious position, and it gave him the opportunity to work with some of the most talented young musicians in the country. He remained in this role for the next 20 years, during which time he continued to compose and perform his own music. One of Wrighton's most famous works is his Symphony No. 2, which he composed in 1910. The piece is notable for its use of folk melodies and rhythms, which were inspired by Wrighton's travels throughout the British Isles. The symphony was a critical and commercial success, and it remains one of Wrighton's most popular works to this day. Throughout the 1920s and 1930s, Wrighton continued to compose and perform his music, despite suffering from poor health. He was particularly interested in the music of the Baroque period, and he composed a number of works that were inspired by the music of Bach and Handel. He also continued to work with young musicians, and many of his students went on to have successful careers in the classical music world. Wrighton died in 1939, at the age of 79. He left behind a legacy of beautiful and innovative music, and he is remembered as one of the most important British composers of the early 20th century. His works continue to be performed and recorded by orchestras and ensembles around the world, and his influence can be heard in the music of many contemporary composers.

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