Biography

Born Stratford, Taranaki 22-2-35, died 27-5-87.

Educated at Wanganui Collegiate. Travelled to England in 1952 on a NZ Government bursary to study piano, viola and composition at the Royal Academy. Piano studies with Edwin Fischer and Paul Badura-Skoda until 1960. From 1956 also began freelance teaching and performing, and in 1960 became involved in adult education.

In 1971 was appointed to a music post at the South Bank Institute (Inner London Education Authority), later becoming HOD music, dance and drama.
Founder Director, 1971 of the Institute’s West Square Electronic Music Studio, Kensington. 1979 Founder Chairman of the Electro-Acoustic Music Association of Great Britain.
Materials: British Music Information Centre.

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