Lumsdaine, David (1931– )

Australian-born British composer. Educated in Sydney, Australia, he moved to London, England, in 1952 and studied with Mátyás Seiber at the Royal Academy of Music. In 1970 he was appointed lecturer at Durham University, and founded an electronic studio there.

Works Orchestral Episodes (1969) and Shoalhaven (1982) for orchestra, Mandala II (1969) and III for chamber orchestra, Mandala V (1988) for orchestra.

Vocal Easter Fresco for soprano and ensemble (1966).

Chamber Mandala IV for string quartet (1983), Round Dance for sitar, tabla, flute, cello, and piano (1989).