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Arnold is a relatively conservative composer of '' (Op. 59), '' Irish Dances '' (Op. 126), '' Welsh Dances '' (Op. 138) and '' Cornish Dances '' (Op. 91), are in a lighter vein and also popular (one of the ''English Dances'' is used as the theme music for the British television programme '' What The Papers Say ''). Another popular short work is his ''Divertimento for Flute , Oboe and Clarinet '' (Op 37). Arnold has also written a number of Film Score s, winning an Academy Award for '' The Bridge On The River Kwai '' (1957), and also providing music for '' The Belles Of St Trinian's '' (1954), '' The Inn Of The Sixth Happiness '' (1958) and '' Whistle Down The Wind '' (1961) among many others. He Conducted the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in the recording of Deep Purple 's '' Concerto For Group And Orchestra '', and conducted the London Symphony Orchestra in the group's organist Jon Lord 's '' Gemini Suite ''. His works are particularly popular with youth and amateur orchestras, partly because of their playability, and also because of the accessibility of his unique style, which combines the musical elements of classical, jazz, popular and folk. He is also currently the patron of the Colne Valley Youth Orchestra . After a decline in both finances and health, Arnold moved to Attleborough, Norfolk, UK, where he still lives under full time care. The carer has not only nursed him, but helped Arnold align his finances and, more recently, helped fight a bitter family battle which could have seen his daughter win sole rights over her father's fortune. EXTERNAL LINKS
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