Peter Hill (pianist)
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The British
pianist
and musicologist Peter Hill is a world-renowned authority on the works of French composer Olivier Messiaen
, with whom he was acquainted. 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
.
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pianist
Pianist
A pianist is a musician who plays the piano. A professional pianist can perform solo pieces, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers, solo instrumentalists, or other performers.-Choice of genres:...
and musicologist Peter Hill is a world-renowned authority on the works of French composer Olivier Messiaen
Olivier Messiaen
Olivier Messiaen was a French composer, organist and ornithologist, one of the major composers of the 20th century. His music is rhythmically complex ; harmonically and melodically it is based on modes of limited transposition, which he abstracted from his early compositions and improvisations...
, with whom he was acquainted. 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
Cyril Smith (pianist)
Cyril James Smith OBE was a virtuoso concert pianist of the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s, and a piano teacher.-Personal life:...
, he is now an Emeritus Professor of Music at the University of Sheffield
University of Sheffield
The University of Sheffield is a research university based in the city of Sheffield in South Yorkshire, England. It is one of the original 'red brick' universities and is a member of the Russell Group of leading research intensive universities...
.
Publications
- Hill's recordings of Messian's piano music, made under the guidance of the composer, for Unicorn-Kanchana, are now available on the Regis label.