1915-1983 GB
Conductor of Classical
Peter Mooney (1915–1983) was a Scottish educator and conductor of the renowned Glasgow Phoenix Choir.Born 18 September 1915, Peter Mooney was to follow a career as a teacher of music and was to become the last principal of Music at Hamilton Academy. In 1955 Mooney was appointed conductor of the Glasgow Phoenix Choir founded in 1951 by members of the former Orpheus Choir, established in 1901 by Sir Hugh Roberton. Mooney was to serve as the conductor of the Glasgow Phoenix Choir until his death 28 years later. Under Peter Mooney’s leadership the Glasgow Phoenix Choir “toured the United States and Europe, winning friends and prestigious awards on its travels.” (Glasgow Herald 21 September 1983) and since 1960 has engaged in many tours in Europe and North America and appeared at prestigious ve
The Glasgow Phoenix Choir |
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring | The Glasgow Phoenix Choir Conducted By Peter Mooney | 1970 | Album |
Worship The Lord | The Glasgow Phoenix Choir Conducted By Peter Mooney | 1964 | Album |