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| − | Classical composer and pianist. Notable work includes 'Peter Grime's (opera) (1945, his piano concertos (1938-1945), and his orchestral works 'Nocturn' (1958), 'War Requiem' (1961) and 'Phaedra' (1975). Personal relationship with singer Sir [[Peter Pears]]. First composer to receive a life peerage. Grammy hall of fame for 'War Requiem' (1998). Created the Aldeburgh Festival (1948). Companion of Honour (1953), Order of Merit (1965), life peerage (1976). | + | Classical composer and pianist. Notable work includes 'Peter Grime's (opera) (1945), his piano concertos (1938-1945), and his orchestral works 'Nocturn' (1958), 'War Requiem' (1961) and 'Phaedra' (1975). Personal relationship with singer Sir [[Peter Pears]]. First composer to receive a life peerage. Grammy hall of fame for 'War Requiem' (1998). Created the Aldeburgh Festival (1948). Companion of Honour (1953), Order of Merit (1965), life peerage (1976). |
==Further Reading/Research== | ==Further Reading/Research== | ||
Revision as of 16:39, 12 December 2013
Contents
Country
Great Britain
Birth - Death
1913 - 1976
Occupation
Composer
Notable Achievements
CH, OM
Grammy Award
Description
Classical composer and pianist. Notable work includes 'Peter Grime's (opera) (1945), his piano concertos (1938-1945), and his orchestral works 'Nocturn' (1958), 'War Requiem' (1961) and 'Phaedra' (1975). Personal relationship with singer Sir Peter Pears. First composer to receive a life peerage. Grammy hall of fame for 'War Requiem' (1998). Created the Aldeburgh Festival (1948). Companion of Honour (1953), Order of Merit (1965), life peerage (1976).
