Rawsthorne

British

/ ˈrɔːsˌθɔːn /

noun

Alan . 1905–71, English composer, whose works include three symphonies, several concertos, and a set of Symphonic Studies (1939)

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But in the aftermath, the slip was lost, so Mrs Rawsthorne never found out where her baby boy was.

From BBC • Jul. 23, 2024

A short drive away at Everton cemetery, Mrs Rawsthorne arrived to see where her stillborn baby girl was buried.

From BBC • Jul. 23, 2024

There are various typical musical interpolations and a very fine score composed and orchestrated by Alan Rawsthorne.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2020

You will hear nursery tunes, clocks and all kinds of animals in works by Robert Elmore, Pietro Yon, Joseph Haydn, Noel Rawsthorne, Camille Saint-Saëns and others.

From Washington Post • Mar. 25, 2016

The retreat of this little band was skilfully secured by Captain Ogle and Captain Rawsthorne, so that not one of the assailants was either slain or wounded.

From Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 by Roby, John

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