Born in Melbourne, Australia, Dec 29, 1912
Died in Sydney, Australia, June 25, 1990
- Though Glanville-Hicks was born in Australia, she became a naturalized American citizen.
- She was inspired by the melodies and rhythms of music traditions from around the world, including Spain, India, North Africa, sub-Saharan Africa, South America, the Italian peninsula, and ancient Greece. These traditions directly translated into her music.
- In addition to composing, Glanville-Hicks was an active music critic and concert organizer. She was particularly passionate about promoting and recording new music.1
Biography from Australian Music Centre
Sources
- Deborah Hayes, “Glanville-Hicks, Peggy,” Grove Music Online (March 30, 2020), accessed August 3, 2022, https://www.oxfordmusiconline.com/grovemusic/view/10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.001.0001/omo-9781561592630-e-90000380159.