Malcolm Riley
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Malcolm Riley is a composer and author most associated for his work as a scholar of the work of Percy Whitlock.
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Malcolm Riley has also composed and arranged. His most recent composition, De Temporbus Canticum ('Of the Seasons We Sing'), was commissioned by Cranbrook Choral to celebrate the Millennium and was given its first performance in December 2000. His other works include a concerto for harp and oboe; and an orchestral arrangement of Brahms E minor Cello Sonata. This work was given its first performance in 2000 when Brian Wright conducted the Maidstone Symphony Orchestra, which commissioned the work. Recent engagements have included organ recitals at York Minster, Leeds Parish Church and Benenden Church.
He currently has a full time job teaching music at Cranbrook School as Head of music, which he has been doing for many years. He also takes part in running many extra curricular activities free of charge.
