Background
Pheloung was born 10 May 1954 in Manly, New South Wales and grew up in Sydney"s northern beaches suburbs.
Pheloung was born 10 May 1954 in Manly, New South Wales and grew up in Sydney"s northern beaches suburbs.
Pheloung was born 10 May 1954 in Manly, New South Wales and grew up in Sydney"s northern beaches suburbs. He began playing Rhythm & Blues guitar in clubs but his discovery of Bach in his late teens drew him to the classical repertoire.
In 1972 at aged 18, Pheloung moved to London where he studied guitar at the Royal College of Music under John Williams and Julian Bream. There he also took instruction in composition and conducting.
In his second year, he received his first commission for a ballet score.
