Peggy Glanville-Hicks was an Australian composer who made a name for herself in the mid-20th century. Born in Melbourne in 1912, she studied music from a young age and eventually moved to London to pursue her career. Glanville-Hicks was known for her innovative and experimental compositions, which often incorporated elements of folk music and other non-Western influences. She also wrote several operas, including "The Transposed Heads," which premiered in 1954. Glanville-Hicks died in New York City in 1990, but her music continues to be performed and enjoyed by audiences around the world.

Genres

Australian Classical

Latest Release

Glanville-Hicks: Sappho

Peggy Glanville-Hicks•

Orquestra Gulbenkian

Album - 29 Tracks - Released November 6, 2012