 | My Orchestras and Other Adventures: The Memoirs of Boyd Neel Trained as a surgeon, renowned as a conductor, Boyd Neel led a life rich in innovation, achievement, and enthusiasm. He worked on this memoir until his death in 1981; it was brought to publication thereafter by J. David Finch. Their work has produced a vivid portrait of a man who contributed much to twentieth century music performance. Finch J. David : J. DAVID FINCH, a close friend of the late Boyd Neel, was entrusted with the publication these memoirs shortly before Dr. Neel died. He lives in Port Credit, Ontario.Pears Peter : Sir Peter Neville Luard Pears CBE was an English tenor. His career was closely associated with the composer Benjamin Britten, his personal and professional partner for nearly forty years. |
