Who was Sir Malcolm Arnold?
Q: Who was Sir Malcolm Arnold?
A: Sir Malcolm Arnold was an English composer.
Q: When and where was he born?
A: He was born in Northampton on 21 October 1921.
Q: What is he famous for writing?
A: He is famous for writing symphonies, concertos and movie music.
Q: Is there disagreement about his musical talent?
A: Yes, people disagree about whether he is one of the really great composers or just a very skilled musician.
Q: How would you describe his music?
A: His music is often very tuneful and sometimes it is sentimental.
Q: How quickly could he write music?
A: He could write music very quickly - his famous music for the movie The Bridge on the River Kwai was composed in ten days.
