British composer of orchestral and chamber music as well as opera and film music William Walton (1902-1983) was knighted in 1951. He was the principal composer in Britain between Vaughan Williams and Britten.- Category ID : 25274
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"This Unfortunate Opera," by Len Mullenger. Traces the history of the work, noting the many misfortunes and follies that accompanied its creation and staging.
Filmography at Internet Movie Database (IMDb) includes list of movies and television programs he scored or provided original music, including several Shakespeare productions.