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Richard Austin
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q1306282 · wikidata
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Frederic Austin
1872-03-30 – 1952-04-10
Life & Legacy
Frederic William Austin (30 March 1872 – 10 April 1952) was an English baritone singer, a musical teacher and composer in the period 1905–30. He is perhaps best remembered for his arrangement of Johann Pepusch's music for a 1920 production of The Beggar's Opera by John Gay, and its sequel Polly in 1922; and for his popularization of the melody of the carol The Twelve Days of Christmas. Austin was the older brother of the composer Ernest Austin (1874–1947).
Occupation & Career
composer, opera singer, teacher, music arranger, singer
Education
Durham University
Legacy Highlights
Employer
Liverpool College of Music
Education & Institutions
Durham University
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Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q1306282 — wikidata View source
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