Joubert, John (1927– )

South African composer. He studied at Cape Town University and the Royal Academy of Music in London. He was a lecturer at Hull University 1950–62, and at Birmingham University 1962–86.

Works Opera Antigone (1954), In the Drought (1956), Silas Marner (1961), Under Western Eyes (1968).

Choral cantatas The Leaves of Life and Urbs beata; three motets; other choral works.

Orchestral symphonic prelude, two symphonies (1956, 1971), In Memoriam, 1820 for orchestra; violin concerto (1954), piano concerto.

Chamber two string quartets (1950, 1977) and other chamber music.

Other songs.