About George English
Lived 1882 – 1972 (aged 89–90). George English was an Australian musician, composer and conductor.
George Philip John Engisch (1882 –1972 but later resided in Melbourne.
On 10 May 1939 he was before the bankruptcy court in Melbourne. In June he was transferred by the ABC to Sydney. He also conducted the Victorian Postal Institute Choir.
Compositions Both Symphony No. 1 and Symphony No. 2 by George English were performed by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra under his direction at the Melbourne Centenary Celebrations He also composed several songs. Six negro spirituals arranged as part songs (SATB)
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Who was George English?
Australian musician (1882–1972)
When was George English born?
George English was born in 1882 in Sydney.
When did George English die?
George English died in 1972.
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George English was a musician, composer and conductor.
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George English was Australian.
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· DBpedia: George English (tenor)
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