Bantock, Granville

1868-1946

A prolific British composer, writing in most genres, alongside a successful career as a conductor and Professor of Music. He became Principal of the Birmingham and Midland Institute School of Music in 1900, succeeded Edward Elgar as Peyton Professor of Music at University of Birmingham (1908-34), and was influential in founding the City of Birmingham Orchestra (later the City of Birmingham Orchestra).

Much of Bantock’s orchestral music has been recorded in recent years but is unjustly neglected today and certainly worthy of revival. Impressive and monumental symphonies brim with beautiful melodies and alongside magnificent orchestral textures and Granville Bantock may be the greatest unknown composer today.