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Peter Pears

Peter Pears was a British singer, composer, editor, music arranger and musician (1910–1986). He was born at Farnham and died at Aldeburgh.

Also recorded as Sir Peter Neville Luard Pears.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Peter Neville Luard Pears.

Born at Farnham in 1910, died at Aldeburgh in 1986.

In detail

Peter Pears studied at Keble College and Royal College of Music. Ellen Westberg Andersen and Lynne Dawson are recorded as having studied under Peter Pears. the recorded working language is English.

Membership is recorded of Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts.

Distinctions recorded are Commander of the Order of the British Empire and Knight Bachelor.

Chronology

  1. 1910Peter Pears born at Farnham.
  2. 1986Peter Pears died at Aldeburgh.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Peter Pears”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q449274: Peter Pears

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