Bernard (George) Stevens, born 2 March 1916 in London, died 6 January 1983 in Colchester, England was a significant British composer. He studied English and Music at the University of Cambridge with E. J. Dent, then at the Royal College of Music with R.O. Morris and Gordon Jacob from 1937 to 1940. His op.l, a violin sonata, attracted the attention of Max Rostal, who commissioned a Violin Concerto, which Stevens wrote while on army service. Wikipedia
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