Background
Delaware, Gervase was born on April 11, 1926 in London. Son of Esme Everard Vivian de Peyer and Edith Mary Bartlett.
Delaware, Gervase was born on April 11, 1926 in London. Son of Esme Everard Vivian de Peyer and Edith Mary Bartlett.
King Alfred’s School, London, Bedales School, and Royal College, of Music, London. In Paris 1949.
Director Melos Ensemble. Principal Clarinet, London Symphony Orchestra 1955-1972. Founder and Conductor Melos Sinfonia.
Director London Symphony Wind Ensemble.
Association Conductor Haydn Orchestra of London. Solo clarinettist. Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, New York since 1969.
Faculty, Marines College, of Music, New New York
Married 1st Sylvia Southcombe in 1950 (divorced in 1971), one son two daughter. Married 2nd Susan Rosalind Daniel in 1971 (divorced in 1979). Married 3rd Katia Perret Aubry in 1980.