Menuhin School loses formative teacher

Menuhin School loses formative teacher

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norman lebrecht

December 26, 2011

Peter Norris, one of the best-loved teachers at the Yehudi Menuhin School, has died after a degenerative illness, his pupils report. The Canadian son of New Zealand parents, Peter was a much-cherished coach in a school where pupils have decidedly mixed experiences.

This page  has some background on his life and work. If you have personal photographs and tributes, do post them below.

Comments

  • Michal Kaznowski says:

    All our thoughts go out to Margaret, for her and her families loss. Generations of grateful and admiring students of this inspiratonal great musician, teacher and person give you their condolences.

    Michal Kaznowski Cellist Maggini Quartet

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