Joseph Holbrook

Joseph Charles Holbrooke (1878–1958) was a British composer, conductor, and pianist known for his significant contributions to the revival of English music before Britten, particularly in opera. He was one of the most prominent British composers before World War I, though he suffered a sudden and disconcerting disgrace around 1920. His musical legacy includes eight symphonies, symphonic poems, two piano concertos, chamber music, and eight operas.