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Peter Graeme

English classical oboist and academic teacher, also known as [b]'Timmy' Crump[/b]. He was best known as the principal oboist of the [a894398]. Born 1921 - Died 1 March 2012 in Shaftesbury, Dorset, England, UK. Peter Graeme studied the oboe with [url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/917033-Leon-Goossens]Léon Goossens[/url]. Graeme was the oboist of the [a=Melos Ensemble Of London], founded in 1950, and participated with the group in the premiere of the [m=259525] by [a=Benjamin Britten], conducted by the composer at the [l=Coventry Cathedral] in 1962. Graeme has performed on many recordings with chamber orchestras and chamber groups throughout his career and has worked with Benjamin Britten, [a=Janet Baker], [a=Peter Pears] and many others. Graeme was a teacher at the [l=Royal Northern College Of Music], among his students was [a=Robin Williams].