Brian Boydell

Brian Boydell was born on March 17, 1917 in Ireland. Irish composer and prolific broadcaster and writer best known for his orchestral pieces and chamber music. He was also a successful painter, primarily of surrealist works, and joined The White Stag group in the 1940s.
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🎂 Brian Boydell - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

When Brian Boydell die, Brian Boydell was 83 years old.

Popular As Brian Boydell
Occupation Composer
Age 83 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born March 17, 1917 (Ireland)
Birthday March 17
Town/City Ireland
Nationality Ireland

🌙 Zodiac

Brian Boydell’s zodiac sign is Pisces. According to astrologers, Pisces are very friendly, so they often find themselves in a company of very different people. Pisces are selfless, they are always willing to help others, without hoping to get anything back. Pisces is a Water sign and as such this zodiac sign is characterized by empathy and expressed emotional capacity.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Brian Boydell was born in the Year of the Snake. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Snake are seductive, gregarious, introverted, generous, charming, good with money, analytical, insecure, jealous, slightly dangerous, smart, they rely on gut feelings, are hard-working and intelligent. Compatible with Rooster or Ox.

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About

Irish Composer and prolific broadcaster and Writer best known for his orchestral pieces and chamber music. He was also a successful Painter, primarily of surrealist works, and joined The White Stag group in the 1940s.

Before Fame

He studied natural science at Clare College, Cambridge. He studied music at the Royal College of Music under the tutelage of Patrick Hadley, Herbert Howells, and Vaughan Williams.

Trivia

He was a professor of music at Trinity College, Dublin, for 20 years and also served as Conductor of the Dublin Orchestral Players, succeeding Havelock Nelson.

Family Life

His family was very wealthy thanks to an established maltings Business. His mother Eileen Collins was among the first female graduates of Trinity College. He was married to his wife Mary for 56 years.

Associated With

His 1948 piece "In Memoriam Mahatma Gandhi," Op.30, was his breakthrough success.

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