Peter Hope

For the MI6/MI5 officer and ambassador, see Peter Hope (diplomat).

Peter Hope (born 2 November 1930)[1] is a British composer and arranger. He is particularly noted for his light music compositions, such as the Ring of Kerry Suite, which won an Ivor Novello award, and for his arrangements, such as "Mexican Hat Dance". He has also written a Recorder Concerto and arranged music for the 2003 Spanish royal wedding, as well as Jessye Norman and José Carreras.[2] He is sometimes credited as William Gardner.

References

  1. ↑ "Official website". Peterhopemusic.co.uk. Retrieved 27 September 2014.
  2. ↑ "Brian Kay's Light Programme". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 27 September 2014.

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