Elizabeth Maconchy
Elizabeth Maconchy | |
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in 1938 by Howard Coster | |
| Born | Elizabeth Violet Maconchy 19 March 1907 Broxbourne, England |
| Died | 11 November 1994 (aged 87) Norwich, England |
| Education | Royal College of Music |
| Occupation | composer |
| Spouse | William LeFanu |
| Children | 2, including Nicola LeFanu |
Dame Elizabeth Violet Maconchy LeFanu DBE (/məˈkɒŋkiː ˈlɛfænuː/; 19 March 1907 – 11 November 1994) was an English-Irish composer. She is considered to be one of the finest composers Great Britain and Ireland have produced.