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Wood, Haydn (1882–1959)| British composer. A violinist, he wrote a violin concerto among other works, and is known for his songs, which include ‘Roses of Picardy’, associated with World War I. |
| Having appeared as a child prodigy, Wood studied violin with Enrique Fernández Arbós (1863–1939) and composition with Charles Villiers Stanford at the Royal College of Music in London; he also studied violin with César Thomson in Brussels. |
Works Cantata Lochinvar (from Scott's ‘Marmion’). |
Orchestral rhapsodies, overtures, picturesque suites, variations, and other works for orchestra; concertos for violin and for piano. |
Chamber fantasy string quartet. |
Other instrumental pieces; over 200 songs. |
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