Wishart, Peter (1921–1984)

English composer. He studied with Nadia Boulanger and at Birmingham University; lecturer there 1950–59. King's College, London, 1972–77, professor at Reading University 1977–84. His music was influenced by Stravinsky and Orff.

Works Opera Two in the Bush (1956), The Captive (1960), The Clandestine Marriage (1971) and Clytemnestra (1973).

Ballet Beowulf and Persephone (1957).

Orchestral two symphonies (1953, 1973), two violin concertos (1951, 1968), concerto for orchestra (1957).

Choral Te Deum (1952) and much other choral music.

Chamber string quartet (1954); organ sonata.