John Addison

John Mervyn Addison (16 March 1920 – 7 December 1998) was a British composer best known for his film scores. Addison was trained at Wellington College, Berkshire and at the age of sixteen entered the Royal College of Music. He studied composition with Gordon Jacob, oboe with Léon Goossens, and clarinet with Frederick Thurston. This education ended in 1939 with service in World War II. Addison served with the British XXX Corps in the 23rd Hussars.... more

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  • Mar 16, 1920

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  • Dec 7, 1998 (age 78 years)
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