Marian Arkwright

Marian Arkwright

Marian Arkwright (1863–1922) was an English composer.

Life

Marian Arkwright was born in Norwich, Norfolk, England, and received a doctorate in music. After completing her studies, she worked as an orchestra musician and composer. She received a prize from the The Gentlewoman for an original orchestral work The Winds of the World.[1]

Works

Arkwright was noted for unusual instrument combinations. Selected works include:

  • Quintet for piano, oboe, clarinet, horn and bassoon
  • Trio for piano, oboe and horn
  • Trio for pianoforte, oboe and viola
  • Scherzo and Variations for piano, clarinet and bassoon
  • Rêveries for piano, oboe and viola

She published three volumes of violin and piano duets and two Concert Pieces for viola and piano.[2]

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