- Alun Hoddinott was born on August 11, 1929 in Bargoed, Glamorganshire, Wales, UK. He was a composer, known for Sword of Sherwood Forest (1960), Border Country (1979) and The Magical World of Disney (1954). He was married to Rhiannon. He died on March 12, 2008 in Swansea, Wales, UK.
- SpouseRhiannon(? - March 12, 2008) (his death, 1 child)
- His music often has a dark Celtic intensity
- He was the first Welsh composer to have a major concert venue named after him (Hoddinott Hall at Cardiff's Wales Millennium Centre).
- His many honors include the Arnold Bax Medal for composers, a CBE, and honorary membership in the Royal Academy of Music. He co-founded the Cardiff Festival with pianist John Ogdon.
- His first big success came when he was 25; his Clarinet Concerto was premiered at the Cheltenham Festival by soloist Gervase de Peyer and the Halle Orchestra, conducted by Sir John Barbirolli.
- He won a university scholarship at age 16. He graduated from Cardiff University, where he later became a professor of music.
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