Wilfred Heaton (1918-2000) is a celebrated composer in the brass band world, with many of his works regarded as classics. However, his compositions for orchestra, piano, and voices have remained largely unexplored. In this compelling biography, Paul Hindmarsh reveals the private life of the man behind the music and explores why Heaton walked away from full-time composition in his mid-30s, only to reflect later that "the creative impulse never leaves you." Hindmarsh’s thorough and heartfelt study offers a unique insight into one of the 20th century’s most influential brass band composers.
