Arthur Honegger

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(Amadeus). Arthur Honegger (1892--1955) Swiss by nationality French by education and residence was a major composer of the 20th century. Although he earned popular acclaim early in his career in his later years his consistently tonal musical language was considered outmoded. His most significant works include five symphonies a large body of chamber music and several large-scale oratorios that combine choral and instrumental writing with declaimed narrative in a uniquely effective way. HARDCOVER