Ernest John Moeran

Ernest John Moeran (31 December 1894 – 1 December 1950) was an English composer who had strong associations with Ireland (his father was Irish, he spent much of his life there, and he died there).

Read more about Ernest John Moeran:  Early Life, War Service, Mature Composer, Moeran's Music

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