Peter Hill (pianist)
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| Peter Hill | |
|---|---|
| Genres | 20th century |
| Occupations | Virtuoso pianist, pedagogue |
| Instruments | Piano |
The British pianist and musicologist Peter Hill is a world-renowned authority on the works of French composer Olivier Messiaen,[1] with whom he was acquainted.[2] As well as playing the complete works of Messiaen, he is also known for his performances of other 20th-century piano repertoire.
Having read music at Oxford then continued his studies at the Royal College of Music, both with Cyril Smith, he is now an Emeritus Professor of Music at the University of Sheffield.[3]
[edit] Publications
- Hill, Peter (1994). The Messiaen Companion.[3]
- Hill, Peter; Simeone, Nigel (2005). Messiaen. Yale University Press. ISBN 9780300109078.[2]
- Hill's recordings of Messiaen's piano music, made under the guidance of the composer, for Unicorn-Kanchana, are now available on the Regis label.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ "Pianist Peter Hill on Messiaen’s Birds". The Boston Musical Intelligencer. 2011-10-13. http://classical-scene.com/2011/10/13/pianist-peter-hill-on-messiaens-birds/. Retrieved 23 November 2011.
- ^ a b Hill, Peter (2005-11-04). "Pianist Peter Hill looks at composer Olivier Messiaen". http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2005/nov/04/classicalmusicandopera. Retrieved 23 November 2011.
- ^ a b c "Peter Hill". Naxos Records. http://www.naxos.com/person/Peter_Hill/300.htm. Retrieved 23 November 2011.
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