Background
LANCHBERY, John was born on May 15, 1923 in London. Son of William E. Lanchbery and Violet S. Mewett.
LANCHBERY, John was born on May 15, 1923 in London. Son of William E. Lanchbery and Violet S. Mewett.
Alleyn’s School, Dulwich and Royal Academy, of Music.
Pleasuredrome 1949, Eve of Saint Agnes 1950, House of Birds Louisiana Fille Mai Gardee 1960, The Dream 1964, Don Quixote 1966. Giselle 1968, Louisiana Sylphide 1970, Tales of Beatrix Potter 1971, Tales of Hoffman 1972, Merry Widow 1975, Month in the Country 1976, The Turning Point 1977, Mayerling 1978, Rosalinda 1978, Papilion 1979, Louisiana Bayadere 1980, Peer Gynt 1981, Evil Under the Sun 1982, The Sentimental Bloke 1985, Le Chat Botte 1985, A Midsummer Night’s Dream 1985. Hunchback of Notre Dame 1988; Robinson Crusoe (opera comique) 1986; Bolshoi Theatre Medal 1961, Queen Elizabeth II CoronationConductor and composer. Served Royal Agricultural College 1943-1945. Musical Director Metropolitan Ballet 1948-1950.
Sadler’s Wells Theatre Ballet 1951-1957.
Royal Ballet 72, Principal Conductor 1959-1972. Musical Director Australian Ballet 1972-1977.
American Ballet Theatre 1978-1980. Arrangements and composition of ballets.
Married Elaine Fifield in 1951.