Peter Pears
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Summary
Peter Pears is a human[1]. His place of birth was Farnham[2]. He was born on June 22, 1910[3]. He passed away in Aldeburgh[4]. He died on April 3, 1986[5]. He worked as a singer[6], opera singer[7], composer[8], editor[9], and music arranger[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (405 views/month, #7,149 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Peter Pears was born in Farnham[2].
- Peter Pears passed away in Aldeburgh[4].
- Peter Pears was born on June 22, 1910[3].
- Peter Pears died on April 3, 1986[5].
- Burial took place at St Peter and St Paul's Church, Aldeburgh[12].
- Peter Pears held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
- Peter Pears worked as a singer[6].
- Peter Pears worked as an opera singer[7].
- Peter Pears's professions included composer[8].
- Peter Pears's professions included editor[9].
- Peter Pears's professions included music arranger[10].
- Peter Pears worked as a musician[14].
- Peter Pears was educated at Keble College[15].
- Peter Pears's education included a stint at Royal College of Music[16].
- A notable student of Peter Pears was Ellen Westberg Andersen[17].
- A notable student of Peter Pears was Lynne Dawson[18].
- Peter Pears received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19].
- Peter Pears received the Knight Bachelor[20].
- Peter Pears was a member of Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts[21].
- Peter Pears is recorded as male[22].
- Peter Pears's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- Peter Pears's Commons category is recorded as Peter Pears[24].
- Peter Pears's voice type is recorded as tenor[25].
- Peter Pears's unmarried partner is recorded as Benjamin Britten[26].
- Peter Pears's family name is recorded as Pears[27].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GB[29]
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Began / founded: 1910-06-22[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1986-04-03[31]
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Community tags: 028943639521[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: 42bafa3f-9f6f-45e5-bf7e-12f95f0fa6eb[33]
Body
Origins and Family
Peter Pears was born in Farnham[2]. He was born on June 22, 1910[3].
Education
Educated at Keble College[15], a college of the University of Oxford[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1870[36], headquartered in Oxford[37] and Royal College of Music[16], a conservatory[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1882[40], headquartered in London[41].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include singer[6], opera singer[7], composer[8], editor[9], music arranger[10], and musician[14]. Notable students include Ellen Westberg Andersen[17], a singer[42], b. 1954[43], of Norway[44] and Lynne Dawson[18], an opera singer[45], b. 1956[46], of United Kingdom[47].
Recognition
Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19], a grade of an order[48], in United Kingdom[49] and Knight Bachelor[20], a title of honor[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1300[52].
Death and Burial
Peter Pears died on April 3, 1986[5]. He passed away in Aldeburgh[4]. Burial took place at St Peter and St Paul's Church, Aldeburgh[12].
Why It Matters
Peter Pears ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (405 views/month, #7,149 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
FAQs
Where was Peter Pears born?
Born in Farnham[2].
Where did Peter Pears die?
Peter Pears died in Aldeburgh[4].
What did Peter Pears do for work?
Peter Pears worked as singer[6], opera singer[7], composer[8], editor[9], and music arranger[10].
Where did Peter Pears go to school?
Peter Pears was educated at Keble College[15] and Royal College of Music[16].
What awards did Peter Pears receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19] and Knight Bachelor[20].