Walter Leigh

Walter Leigh (22 June 1905 – 12 June 1942) was an English composer. Leigh is best known for his Concertino for harpsichord and string orchestra, written in 1934. Other famous works include the overture Agincourt and The Frogs of Aristophanes for chorus and orchestra. He wrote music for documentary films and there is an unfinished sketch for a symphony.

Birth and Death Data: Born London (capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom), Died June 12, 1942 (Tobruk (city in Libya) )

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1935

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer

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Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role	Audio
Victor	CS-98453	12-in.	12/23/1935	Mr. Oakley's composition	Alexander Haas	String ensemble, with piano	composer

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