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CodeDS/UK/3565
NameHonegger; Arthur (1892-1955); Swiss composer
Aliasborn Oscar-Arthur Honegger
Dates1892-1955
GenderMale
BiographyArthur Honegger (10 March 1892 – 27 November 1955) was a Swiss composer, who was born in France and lived a large part of his life in Paris. He was a member of Les Six. His most frequently performed work is probably the orchestral work Pacific 231, which was inspired by the sound of a steam locomotive.

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