John Ritchie (composer)
John Ritchie | |
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| Born | John Anthony Ritchie 29 September 1921 Wellington, New Zealand |
| Died | 29 September 2014 (aged 93) Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Alma mater | University of Otago |
| Employer | University of Canterbury |
| Known for | Composer, conductor, music educator |
| Notable work | Concertino for Clarinet and String Orchestra (1957) Ergo Tua Rura Manebunt (1973) Aquarius: Suite No. 2 for String Orchestra (1982) Papanui Road Overture |
| Relatives | Anthony Ritchie (son) |
John Anthony Ritchie (29 September 1921 – 29 September 2014) was a New Zealand composer and professor of music at the University of Canterbury.