Oliver Knussen United Kingdom

Biography

Oliver Knussen (born June 12, 1952 in Glasgow, Scotland) is a UK composer and conductor. He began composing at about the age of six – but it was an ITV programme about his father's work with the London Symphony Orchestra that prompted the commissioning for his first symphony (1966-1967). Aged 15, Knussen stepped in to conduct his symphony's première at the Royal Festival Hall, London, on 7 April 1968 after István Kertész fell ill. After that debut

Popular Songs

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  Concerto for Horn, Op. 28: II. Fantastico

  Horn Concerto / Whitman Settings / The Way to Castle Yonder et al.

  70 BPM
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  Whitman Settings, op. 25: A Noiseless Patient Spider

  Choral / Autumnal / Violin Concerto / Requiem – Songs for Sue

  123 BPM
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  Prayer Bell Sketch, op. 29

  Choral / Autumnal / Violin Concerto / Requiem – Songs for Sue

  82 BPM
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  The Way to Castle Yonder, Op. 21a: I. The Journey to the Big White House

  Horn Concerto / Whitman Settings / The Way to Castle Yonder et al.

  64 BPM
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  The Way to Castle Yonder, Op. 21a: II. Kleine Trauermusik

  Horn Concerto / Whitman Settings / The Way to Castle Yonder et al.

  64 BPM

Discography

Choral / Autumnal / Violin Concerto / Requiem – Songs for Sue

2012

Horn Concerto / Whitman Settings / The Way to Castle Yonder et al.

2003

Symphonies Nos. 2 & 3, Ophelia Dances

1988