Raymond Leppard [SEP] occupation
Raymond Leppard
Raymond John Leppard (born 11 August 1927) is a British conductor, harpsichordist, and editor.
He was born in London and grew up in Bath, Somerset, where he was educated at the City of Bath Boys' School, now known as the Beechen Cliff School. A student of harpsichord and viola at Trinity College, Cambridge, he also was active as a choral conductor and served as music director of the Cambridge Philharmonic Society. In the 1960s, Leppard played an instrumental role in the rebirth
serves as Artist-in-Residence at the University of Indianapolis.
Raymond Leppard was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) by Queen Elizabeth II. In 1973 the Republic of Italy conferred upon him the title of Commendatore della Republica Italiana for services to Italian music. He was awarded an Honorary Degree (Doctor of Letters) by the University of Bath in 1973.
External links.
- Raymond Leppard interview, January 8, 1986
- Raymond Leppard's North American Management Schmidt Artists