Background
Shirley-Quirk, John was born on August 28, 1931 in Liverpool, England. Arrived in United States, 1990, naturalized, 2002. Son of Joseph Stanley and Amelia (Griffiths) S.-Q.
Shirley-Quirk, John was born on August 28, 1931 in Liverpool, England. Arrived in United States, 1990, naturalized, 2002. Son of Joseph Stanley and Amelia (Griffiths) S.-Q.
Bachelor of Science, Liverpool University, 1953. Doctor of Music (honorary), Liverpool University, 1977. Doctor University, Brunel University, 1981.
Assistant lecturer Acton Technology College, London, 1956-1960. Vicar choral St. Paul's Cathedral, 1960-1961. Professional singer, since 1960.
Joint artistic director Aldeburgh Festival, 1981-1984. Member voice faculty Peabody Conservatory, Baltimore, since 1991. Visiting artist Carnegie-Mellon University, Pittsburgh, 1994-1998.
Numerous recordings and 1st performances, especially works of Benjamin Britten.
Member court Brunel University, 1977-1981. Flying officer Royal Air Force, 1952-1955. Member Royal Academy Music (honorary), Royal Philharmonic Society.
Clocks, canals, trees.
Married Patricia May Hastie, July 1955 (deceased February 1981). Children: Kate, Peter. Married Sara Van Horn Watkins, December 29, 1981 (deceased December 1997).
Children: Benjamin, Emily (deceased), Julia. Married Teresa May Perez, March 2009.