Kenneth Alwyn | |
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.jpg) Alwyn in 1985 | |
| Born | Kenneth Alwyn Wetherell 28 July 1925 Croydon, England |
| Died | 10 December 2020 (aged 95) West Chiltington, England |
| Alma mater | Royal Academy of Music |
| Occupation | Conductor • composer • writer |
| Notable work | Friday Night Is Music Night 1812 Overture |
| Spouse |
Mary Law (m. 1960) |
| Children | 2 |
Kenneth Alwyn Wetherell[1] (28 July 1925 – 10 December 2020) was a British conductor, composer, and writer. Described by BBC Radio 3 as "one of the great British musical directors",[2] Alwyn was known for his many recordings, including with the London Symphony Orchestra on Decca's first stereophonic recording of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture. He was also known for his long association with BBC Radio 2's orchestral live music programme Friday Night is Music Night, appearing for thirty years as a conductor and presenter, and for his contribution to British musical theatre as a prolific musical director in the 1950s and 1960s. He was a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Music[3] and married the actress Mary Law in 1960. His website[4] and the first volume of his memoirs A Baton in the Ballet and Other Places were both published in 2015. The second volume Is Anyone Watching? was published in 2017.[5]
- ^ "Family History Records". Free UK Genealogy. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
- ^ "BBC - (none) - Stage and Screen - Kenneth Alwyn". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
- ^ Appointed as a Fellow in 2000. A list of all current holders of this honour ('FRAM') may be requested through the Royal Academy of Music
- ^ "Kenneth Alwyn website". Retrieved 2 December 2020.
- ^ Is Anyone Watching? Available on Amazon or through Alwyn's website links accessed 14 December 2020