ABOUT
Trumpeter and famous English composer known for his work on movie scores, for theatre and ballet, and for symphonies.He acted as conductor of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for Deep Purple's Concerto for Group and Orchestra recording.He composed a lot of film music during his life including for Bridge on the River Kwai, which starred William Holden.
BEFORE FAMEHe took up trumpet after seeing Louis Armstrong play when he was twelve years old and won a scholarship to the Royal College of Music when he was seventeen.
PERSONAL LIFEHe was married twice, but both ended in divorce; he tried to commit suicide twice after he and his second wife separated.
The meaning of the name Arnold: Eagle Power FUN FACTSTrumpet Player Sir Malcolm Arnold were born on Friday, birthstone is Opal, the seaon was Fall in the Chinese year of Rooster, it is 294 days until Sir Malcolm Arnold next birthday.