William Alwyn

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As per our current Database, William Alwyn is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020).

🎂 William Alwyn - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

Currently, William Alwyn is 119 years, 0 months and 14 days old. William Alwyn will celebrate 120rd birthday on a Friday 7th of November 2025. Below we countdown to William Alwyn upcoming birthday.

🌙 Zodiac

William Alwyn’s zodiac sign is Scorpio. According to astrologers, Scorpio-born are passionate and assertive people. They are determined and decisive, and will research until they find out the truth. Scorpio is a great leader, always aware of the situation and also features prominently in resourcefulness. Scorpio is a Water sign and lives to experience and express emotions. Although emotions are very important for Scorpio, they manifest them differently than other water signs. In any case, you can be sure that the Scorpio will keep your secrets, whatever they may be.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

William Alwyn 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.

About

Musician who loved dissonance. He invented an alternative to 12-tone serialism. He was also a polyglot, poet, and artist.

Before Fame

He entered the Royal Academy of Music in London when he was only 15 years old. His virtuosity as a flautist gained him great renown, and he even played the flute with the London Symphony Orchestra.

Trivia

He wrote over 70 film scores between 1941 and 1962 for such films as "Odd Man Out" starring John Mills.

Family Life

His cousin on his mother's side was actor Gary Cooper.

Associated With

His composition "Lyra Angelica" became popular after figure-skater Michelle Kwan performed to it at the 1998 Winter Olympics.

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