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.