- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJohn Arthur Lanchbery
- Nickname
- Jack
- John Lanchbery was born on May 15, 1923 in London, England, UK. He was a composer, known for The Turning Point (1977), Orphans of the Storm (1921) and The Iron Horse (1924). He was married to Elaine Fifield. He died on February 26, 2003 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
- SpouseElaine Fifield(December 18, 1951 - 1960) (divorced, 1 child)
- His honors include the Bolshoi Medal, the Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Award and the Carina Ari Medal. In 1991 he was awarded the Order of the British Empire.
- Music director of the Australian Ballet from 1972 to 1978.
- Principal conductor of the Royal Ballet (London) from 1960 to 1972.
- Survived by his companion, Thomas Han.
- Child: daughter Margaret.
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