Arnold's career as a composer began when a colleague badgered him to send a score to Denham, leading to his first film score and eventually an Oscar.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Arnold believes music should be a gesture of communication between people and that composers should write something readily understood, rejecting extreme avant-garde experiments.
Composition History
The ballet "Solitaire," based on Arnold's English Dances, was first performed at Sadler's Wells in June 1956, choreographed by Kenneth MacMillan.
Composition History
The Scottish Dances were composed for the BBC Light Music Festival in 1957, capturing the atmosphere of the Highlands.
Composition History
The Irish Dances were composed in 1986 and first performed in 1987 at the Leeds Castle Festival, conducted by Arnold himself.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Malcolm Arnold considers Berlioz to be the greatest musical influence in his life, admiring his freshness and contemporary spirit.
Composer Biography
Malcolm Arnold, the composer, began his career as an orchestral musician, becoming principal trumpet of the London Philharmonic Orchestra at age 21.
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