Role

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Composer

Country

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United Kingdom

Birth

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March 20, 1927 in Cape Town, South Africa

Death

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January 7, 2019 in Birmingham, England

Period

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Contemporary

 

 

Modern

Genre

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Choral

 

John Joubert was a British composer of classical music, born on March 20, 1927, in Cape Town, South Africa. He was the son of a French Huguenot father and an English mother. Joubert's family moved to England when he was six years old, and he grew up in the city of Nottingham. Joubert showed an early interest in music and began composing at the age of eight. He studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London, where he was a pupil of Alan Bush and Howard Ferguson. He also studied privately with the composer Matyas Seiber. Joubert's early works were influenced by the music of Bartok and Stravinsky, but he later developed his own style, which was characterized by a lyrical and melodic approach. His music often featured modal harmonies and a sense of tonality, which set him apart from many of his contemporaries. Joubert's first major success came in 1955 with his opera "Jane Eyre," which was based on the novel by Charlotte Bronte. The opera was premiered at Sadler's Wells in London and was well-received by critics and audiences alike. Joubert went on to write several more operas, including "Silas Marner" and "Under Western Eyes." In addition to his operas, Joubert wrote a large number of orchestral works, including symphonies, concertos, and overtures. His Symphony No. 1, which was premiered in 1951, was one of his earliest successes. The work was praised for its lyrical melodies and its use of modal harmonies. Joubert also wrote a significant amount of chamber music, including string quartets, sonatas, and other works for small ensembles. His String Quartet No. 2, which was premiered in 1963, was particularly well-received and is considered one of his finest works. Throughout his career, Joubert was recognized for his contributions to classical music. He was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in 1986 and was made a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Music in 1991. In 2006, he was awarded the Ivor Novello Award for Classical Music. Joubert continued to compose well into his later years, and his music remained popular with audiences and performers alike. He died on January 7, 2019, at the age of 91. His legacy as a composer of classical music continues to be celebrated and appreciated by music lovers around the world.

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