Raymond Warren
Biography
Raymond Warren studied at Cambridge University with Robin Orr and later privately with Michael Tippett and Lennox Berkeley. From 1955-1972 he taught at Queen's University, Belfast and from 1966 -1972 he was resident composer to the Ulster Orchestra. In 1972 he was appointed professor of music at the University of Bristol, a post from which he retired in 1994.
Raymond's compositions include three symphonies, a violin concerto, an oratorio, two passion settings, much chamber music, six operas, of which three are large scale church operas for children, and the ballet Ballet Shoes written for The London Children's Ballet. There are choral and vocal works, including two song cycles commissioned by Peter Pears. Raymond is also the author of a book, Opera Workshop (Scolar Press), giving a composer's view of the art of opera