Peter Richard Tahourdin (27 August 1928 – 28 July 2009) was an English-born Australian composer. His compositions range from orchestral (5 symphonies) and chamber music to choral and educational music, as well as music for the opera and ballet. Without being his principal contribution, he was one of the pioneers in the field of electronic music. Peter Tahourdin was born in Bramdean, Hampshire in 1928. He was the second child, and only son, of Major Victor Tahourdin and Veronica Price.

Australian representative of the Asian Composers’ League (ACL). Peter Tahourdin (1928 – 2009). Peter Tahourdin was born in southern England in 1928. He studied composition with Richard Arnell at Trinity College of Music in London, graduating in 1952. In the years that followed, various concert and broadcast performances of his music were given in England, Holland and Canada. Tahourdin came to Australia in 1964 and was appointed visiting composer to the University of Adelaide.

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Peter Tahourdin came to be one of Australia’s most important composers. Born in Bramdean, England, he was already established in the United Kingdom when he migrated to Australia in 1964 to be Visiting Composer at The University of Adelaide. The works he had composed for the BBC and other musical organisations survive in his personal papers, held in the National Library’s Manuscripts collection, and testify to his growing reputation.

Composed by Peter Tahourdin. Performed by Danae Killian-O'Callaghan (piano)  . As part of our 20-year celebrations, the Melbourne Composers' League have released a triple CD featuring the music of 23 of its members.

Featured composers include Paul Moulatlet, Christina Green, Peter Tahourdin, Sylvia Simons, Peter Graham, and Johanna Selleck. Enquiries: phone Jo (0419 107 308) or Colin (0401 019 529). Wesley Anne · Northcote, VIC, Australia.

Peter Richard Tahourdin was an English-born Australian composer. His compositions range from orchestral and chamber music to choral and educational music, as well as music for the opera and ballet. However, his principal contribution was in the field of electronic music.

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