Christopher Ball (7 July 1936 – 7 April 2022) was a British composer, arranger, conductor, clarinetist and recorder player. Early life and education Ball was born in Leeds in 1936. His father had tra
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Ball: Recorder Concerto "The Piper of Dreams"
Christopher Ball: The Piper of Dreams (Music for Winds)
Christopher Ball: Clarinet Concerto, Flute Concerto
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