Peter Wishart (composer)

Peter Charles Arthur Wishart (born Crowborough 25 June 1921- died Frome 14 August 1984) was an English composer. He studied with Nadia Boulanger in Paris from 1947-1948 and taught at the Guildhall School of Music, Birmingham University, and Reading University. His compositions include several neo-classical operas, orchestral and chamber pieces, and a large amount of church music. Critics have commented on Wishart's strong and individual lyricism. [ [http://www.answers.com/topic/peter-wishart Peter Wishart] ]

Operas

*"Two in the Bush" (Birmingham, 1959)
*"The Captive" (Birmingham, 1960)
*"The Clandestine Marriage" (Cambridge, 1971)
*"Clytemnestra" (London, 1974)
*"The Lady of the Inn" (Reading, 1983)

ources

* [http://opera.stanford.edu/composers/W.html Opera at Stanford University]

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