Samuel Coleridge-Taylor

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(#13) His father, was a doctor originally from Sierra Leone. His mother, an English woman. His name is Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and his musical legacy is grounded in the art of orchestral composition. Born in 1875, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor was an English composer, professor of music, and conductor. . His notoriety begins when he entered the Royal College of Music in 1890 as a violinist.

Episode Credits

  • Dr. Jonathan Øverby Host
  • Joe Hardtke Technical Director