Michael Berkeley
Profile
Michael Berkeley, Baron Berkeley of Knighton, is a British composer, broadcaster, and non-party political member of the House of Lords. Educated at the Royal Academy of Music, he has enjoyed a distinguished career in contemporary music, composing numerous orchestral works, operas, and choral pieces, while also serving as a long-time presenter for BBC Radio 3. Appointed a life peer in 2013, he advocates for the arts, music education, and legislative reform regarding child protection and criminal justice.
Details
- Born
- 1948-05-29 · 78 years old
- Birth place
- United Kingdom
- Education
- The Oratory School, Westminster Cathedral Choir School, Royal Academy of Music
- Career
- Composer, broadcaster, artistic director of the Cheltenham Music Festival, visiting professor at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama
