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. He was the director and member of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Career
Peters began his music career playing violin for the US military. He was the director and member of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. He was a member of the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the Philharmonia Orchestra. He served as the leader of the Royal Opera House and Ballet Orchestra.[1]
Peters recorded several classical and non-classical music tracks.[2] He served as a producer with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra from 1992 until 1997. He worked with notable conductors such as Yehudi Menuhin, Carl Davis, and Charles Mackerras.[1] 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.[3]
Death
Peters died on November 2, 2017 after suffering a period of ill health.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "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.