This album features première recordings of Herbert Murrill's songs, meaning they are being released for the first time.
Composer Biography
At just 24, Herbert Murrill became the youngest ever professor of composition at the Royal Academy of Music in 1933.
Composer Biography
Herbert Murrill died at the young age of 43 on July 25, 1952, after being diagnosed with cancer towards the end of 1951.
Cultural Impact
Herbert Murrill composed the approved version of India's national anthem, Jana Gana Mana, which was adopted in 1950.
Composer Biography
As a child, Herbert Murrill was a brilliant sight-reader, once successfully sight-reading an exam's correct pieces after preparing the wrong set.
Composer Biography
Herbert Murrill, known for his Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in E major, was born in Tooting, South London, in 1909.
Historical Context
During World War II, Herbert Murrill was recruited to the intelligence services at Bletchley Park, where he also conducted concerts and operas for his colleagues.
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