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Frederic Hymen Cowen (1852-1935)
Distinguished in his time as a conductor, pianist and composer, Frederick Cowen was once known as ‘the English Schubert’ for his contribution to English song. He regarded himself as a symphonist, with six symphonies to his credit, but excelled in lighter music, as exemplified in his overture The Butterfly’s Ball, inspired by a popular children’s poem.