Sir Malcolm Arnold CBE (1921-2006) was awarded the Oscar for his film score for The Bridge on the River Kwai and his Ivor Novello Award for Inn of the Sixth Happiness.
 | | Sir Malcolm Arnold CBE's Ivor Novello |
Both awards have gone on display at the Northampton Museum and Art Gallery as part of an international two-day celebration of his life on Saturday, 21st and Sunday 22nd October. Hear how it went when BBC Radio Northampton Breakfast presenter Anna Murby went along to the display, in the watchful company of Alison Marks, the Museum's Art and Exhibitions Officer: The display - Location: Northampton Museum and Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Road, Northampton, NN1 1DP.
- Dates: Now until Sunday, 22nd October.
- Opening Times: Monday - Saturday: 10am to 5pm / Sunday: 2pm to 5pm.
- Admission: Free.
- Telephone: (01604) 838 111.
The history of Sir Malcolm Arnold CBE Born in Northampton in 1921, Malcolm Arnold is one of the towering figures of the 20th century, with a remarkable catalogue of major concert works to his credit, including nine symphonies, seven ballets, two operas, over twenty concertos, two string quartets, and music from brass-band and wind-band.
 | | Sir Malcolm Arnold CBE's Oscar |
He also wrote 132 film scores, among these are some of the finest works ever composed including The Bridge on the River Kwai (for which, in 1958, he was the first British composer ever to win an Oscar), Inn on the Sixth Happiness (for which he received an Ivor Novello Award in 1958), Hobson's Choice and Whistle Down the Wind. Arnold began his professional musical life in July 1941 as second trumpet with the London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO). Acknowledged as one of the finest players of the day, he eventually became the orchestra's Principal Trumpet. By the end of the 1940's, he was concentrating entirely on composition. A celebration of his life Special musical tributes have been taking place throughout 2006 to mark Malcolm Arnold's 85th anniversary year. Sir Malcolm Arnold died on 23rd September, 2006. |
