Malcolm Arnold

About the artist

Sir Malcolm Arnold (1921-2006) was an English composer. Arnold was born in Northampton, and studied at the Royal College of Music. He became principal trumpet with The London Philharmonic Orchestra, but went on to concentrate solely on composition. He is known as a composer of conservative tonal works, acknowledging Hector Berlioz as an influence and being compared to Jean Sibelius. His works include symphonies, dances, and film scores; he worked with Deep Purple, conducting a performance of their Concerto for Group and Orchestra.

Top songs

1. Fantasy for Guitar Op. 107: III. Arietta 1
2. Prelude, Siciliano & Rondo: Siciliano
3. English Dances, Set 2, Op. 33: No. 2. Con Brio
4. Colonel Bogey March
5. Prelude, Siciliano & Rondo: Rondo
6. Prelude, Siciliano & Rondo: Prelude
7. Fantasy, Op. 107: III. Arietta I
8. The Bridge On the River Kwai - the Colonel Bogey March
9. 4 Scottish Dances, Op. 59: No. 3, Allegretto
10. Overture

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