Alan John Peters
Alan John Peters | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 May 1936 |
| Died | November 2, 2017 (aged 81) |
| Occupation(s) | Violinist, Producer & Impresario |
| Instrument | Violin |
Alan John Peters (April 5, 1936 – November 2, 2017) was an American violinist, producer and impresario.[1] He was the director and member of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.[1]
Career
[edit]Peters began his music career playing violin for the US military. He was the director and member of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.[2] He was a member of the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the Philharmonia Orchestra.[2] He served as the leader of the Royal Opera House and Ballet Orchestra.[2]
Peters recorded several classical and non-classical music tracks.[3] He served as a producer with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra from 1992 till 1997. He worked with notable conductors such as, Yehudi Menuhin OM KBE, Carl Davis CBE and Sir Charles Mackerras.[2] He recorded Peter and the Wolf with Sir John Gielgud. He colloborated with notable musicians including Paul McCartney, Dionne Warwick, Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones, and others.[4]
Death
[edit]Peters died on November 2, 2017 after suffering a period of ill health.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Alan J. Peters". discogs.com. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "Alan John Peters, Lead Violinist, Producer and Impresario sadly died on the 2nd November 2017". onemediaip.com. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "Alan Peters Music Masters Catalogue Overview". pitchbook.com. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "The Alan Peters Orchestra And Chorus". shazam.com. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
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