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The Constitution was the expression not only of a political faith, but also of political fears. It was wrought both as the organ of the national interest and as the bulwark of certain individual and local rights.
Edward German
Born: February 17, 1862
Died: November 11, 1936 (aged 74)
Bio: Sir Edward German was an English musician and composer of Welsh descent, best remembered for his extensive output of incidental music for the stage and as a successor to Arthur Sullivan in the field of English comic opera.
Known for:
- Just So Songs (1903)
- Song Without Words, for Clarinet & Piano
- Song Without Words
- Pastorale and bourrée: for oboe and piano