Salzedo, Leonard (Lopès)
Salzedo, Leonard (Lopès) (b London, 1921; d Leighton Buzzard, 2000). Eng. composer, violinist, and conductor. Violinist in LPO, RPO, etc., 1947–66. Mus. dir., Ballet Rambert 1966–72. Prin. cond. Scottish Th. Ballet 1972–4. Comp. 8 ballets, 7 str. qts., perc. conc., tpt. conc., brass sextet, part-songs, etc.
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