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Born in Wales of Welsh and Latvian parentage, Albert was brought up in Zimbabwe.
His father was a leading figure in African Education, and from an early age Albert
was exposed to and inspired by African Music. As he grew up Classical Music lessons
co-existed with playing in Township Bands. Apparently irreconcilable elements were a natural
part of his musical life, and have shaped his uniquely personal approach to musical composition.
Albert Alan Owen was a prize winning student at The Royal Academy of Music, and for two years
full-time , then periodically up to her death, a pupil of the legendary teacher Nadia Boulanger.
He was also a successful piano student, and studied with Harold Craxton and Jacques Fevrier.
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