As a writer of nine symphonies, five ballets, two operas, a musical and
countless film scores Sir Malcolm Arnold's illustrious career and numerous
honours didn't reflect his turbulent private life. After winning a scholarship
to the Royal College Of Music Arnold went on to join the London Philharmonic
Orchestra as second trumpet. After the outbreak of the Second World War he
registered as a conscientious objector, but after his brother was killed in the
RAF he decided to volunteer. After the army enlisted him as a bandsman, Arnold
decided to curtail his military career and to avo...