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(Composer) Walter Parratt was a prominent figure in English music history, known for his exceptional skills as an organist and composer. He held prestigious positions such as the organist at Magdalen College, Oxford, and St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. Parratt also served as a professor at the Royal College of Music and was appointed as a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order. His contributions to music education and performance left a lasting impact on the British music scene during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.