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Nicholas Maw(1935-2009)

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  • Writer
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Nicholas Maw was born on 5 November 1935 in Grantham, Lincolnshire, England, UK. He was a composer and writer, known for Maw: Sophie's Choice (2010), Turkey the Bridge (1966) and Frontiers of Friction (1962). He was married to Karen Graham. He died on 19 May 2009 in Takoma Park, Maryland, USA.
BornNovember 5, 1935
DiedMay 19, 2009(73)
BornNovember 5, 1935
DiedMay 19, 2009(73)
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Known for

Maw: Sophie's Choice (2010)
Maw: Sophie's Choice
Video
  • Writer
  • 2010
Turkey the Bridge (1966)
Turkey the Bridge
6.6
Short
  • Composer
  • 1966
Frontiers of Friction
Short
  • Composer
  • 1962
Looking at Gold and Silver
Short
  • Composer
  • 1963

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Composer

  • Turkey the Bridge (1966)
    Turkey the Bridge
    6.6
    Short
    • Composer
    • 1966
  • Surface to Surface
    Short
    • Composer
    • 1965
  • Looking at Gold and Silver
    Short
    • Composer
    • 1963
  • Frontiers of Friction
    Short
    • Composer
    • 1962

Writer

  • Maw: Sophie's Choice (2010)
    Maw: Sophie's Choice
    Video
    • libretto
    • 2010

Music Department

  • Maw: Sophie's Choice (2010)
    Maw: Sophie's Choice
    Video
    • music
    • 2010

Personal details

  • Born
    • November 5, 1935
    • Grantham, Lincolnshire, England, UK
  • Died
    • May 19, 2009
    • Takoma Park, Maryland, USA(heart failure)
  • Spouse
    • Karen Graham1969 - 1979 (divorced, 2 children)
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Articles

Did you know

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    Wrote an opera, "Sophie's Choice", based on the novel by William Styron.

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