Granville Bantock (7 August 1868 – 16 October 1946) was an important British conductor. He was a prolific composer of works which are now seldom performed outside of his native country.
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In the Best Society
“Shortly after the composer's death in London, in 1946, a Bantock Society was established. Its first president was Jean Sibelius…” - Wikipedia
In a moment of pity or piety
They founded a Bantock Society.
Perhaps they were right
Thus to honor the knight,
Or might it have been inebriety?
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