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Peter Leech is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. He was born on 22nd September 1960 in Manchester, England. From a young age, Leech showed a keen interest in music, and his parents encouraged him to pursue his passion. He began playing the piano at the age of six and later learned to play the violin and the viola. Leech attended the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, where he studied composition, conducting, and viola. He graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree in 1982 and went on to complete a Master of Music degree in composition at the University of Manchester in 1984. After completing his studies, Leech began his career as a freelance musician, composer, and conductor. He worked with various orchestras and ensembles, including the BBC Philharmonic, the Halle Orchestra, and the Manchester Camerata. He also worked as a music teacher and lecturer at several universities and colleges in the UK. Leech's compositions have been performed by orchestras and ensembles around the world, including the BBC Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Moscow State Symphony Orchestra. His music has been featured in numerous festivals, including the BBC Proms, the Edinburgh International Festival, and the Cheltenham Music Festival. One of Leech's most significant achievements was the premiere of his opera, "The Fall of Jerusalem," at the Royal Northern College of Music in 1992. The opera was based on the biblical story of the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians in 586 BC. It received critical acclaim and was later performed at the Buxton Festival in 1993. In addition to his work as a composer, Leech is also a talented conductor. He has conducted numerous orchestras and ensembles, including the Manchester Camerata, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Moscow State Symphony Orchestra. He has also conducted several operas, including Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro" and Verdi's "La Traviata." Leech has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. In 1991, he was awarded the Royal Philharmonic Society Composition Prize for his work, "The Fall of Jerusalem." He was also awarded the Manchester City Council Composition Prize in 1992 and the BBC Radio 3 Composers' Award in 1994. In recent years, Leech has focused on composing music for film and television. He has worked on several projects, including the BBC drama series "The Village" and the film "The Last Witness." He has also composed music for several documentaries, including "The Secret Life of Chaos" and "The Great Butterfly Adventure." Despite his success, Leech remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He continues to compose, conduct, and teach, and his music continues to inspire and captivate audiences around the world.

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