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Edwin Roxburgh

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Edwin Roxburgh is a British composer born on November 6, 1937. He is recognized for his contributions to contemporary classical music and has been active as a composer since the mid-20th century.

Roxburgh has also worked as an oboist and conductor, and has been associated with the development of modern British music. He has held teaching positions at major music institutions in the United Kingdom, influencing a generation of younger composers and performers.

His work is noted for its innovative use of orchestration and exploration of new musical forms, reflecting the trends in avant-garde and modern classical music during his career.

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