Background
Fricker, Peter Racine was born on September 5, 1920 in London. Son of Edward Racine and Deborah (Parr) Fricker. came to the United States, 1964.
Fricker, Peter Racine was born on September 5, 1920 in London. Son of Edward Racine and Deborah (Parr) Fricker. came to the United States, 1964.
Student, Royal College Music, London, 1937-1941; Doctor of Music (honorary), University Leeds, England, 1958.
Director music, Morley College, London, 1953-1964; professor music, Royal College Music, London, 1956-1964; professor music department, University of California at Santa Barbara, 1964-1990; Corwin chair, University of California at Santa Barbara, 1987-1990. Conductor, lecturer, 1948-1990. President Cheltenham International Festival Music, 1983-1986.
President emeritus Cheltenham International Festival, 1987. Served to flight lieutenant Royal Air Force, 1941-1946. Fellow Royal College Organists, associate Royal College Music.
Member Composer's Guild Great Britain (chairman 1955, vice president 1986), Royal Philharmonic Society London, Society Promotion New Music, American Music Center, American Association of University Professors, American Society University Composers, Royal Academy Music (honorary).
Married Helen Clench, April 17, 1943.