Person Open DS/UK/13040 Alwyn; Kenneth (28 July 1925-10 December 2020); English conductor, composer and writer Alwyn Kenneth 28 July 1925-10 December 2020 English conductor, composer and writer Male (cisgender) Kenneth Alwyn Wetherell Croydon, London, England (born)

English Musician; Conductor White No known disability No known religious affiliation Spouse of Mary Law (actress) Heterosexual Kenneth Alwyn was a British conductor, composer, and writer. Described by BBC Radio 3 as "one of the great British musical directors", Alwyn was known for his many recordings, including with the London Symphony Orchestra on Decca's first stereophonic recording of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture. He was also known for his long association with BBC Radio 2's orchestral live music programme Friday Night is Music Night, appearing for thirty years as a conductor and presenter, and for his contribution to British musical theatre as a prolific musical director in the 1950s and 1960s. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenneth_Alwyn (2020) International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHhbaulcombe 2/24/2014 RAHAKirkbride 10/6/2022 288220cb-6dfb-4f56-b5c3-b38e4a6161e0