Thomas Armstrong (conductor)
Sir Thomas Armstrong (15 June 1898 – 26 June 1994) was an English organist, conductor, composer, educationalist and adjudicator. He had a substantial influence on British music for well over half a century. From 1955 to 1968 he was principal of the Royal Academy of Music. He was knighted in 1958 for his services to music.
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That hath loved thee so long
In wealth and woe among:
And is thy heart so strong
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