1903–1989. British composer. in the British Neo-Romanticism tradition.

British composer associated with 20th-century English music; studied with Nadia Boulanger; known for refined, lyrical style blending French influences with English sensibility.

Signature works: Serenade for Strings, Op. 12, Symphony No. 1, Stabat Mater, Op. 28, Divertimento in B-flat major, Op. 18, Horn Trio, Op. 44.