Leon Coates (1937–2023) was an English composer, pianist and conductor who worked mostly in Scotland.[1]
He was born in Wolverhampton[2] and grew up in Nottingham and Derby.[3] Coates studied composition at St John's College, Cambridge under John Exton.[3] He was organist of St Andrew's and St George's Church, Edinburgh.[3]
Much of his work is chamber music[4] and songs (many written for his wife Heather) but also includes concertos for viola[5] and harpsichord. From 1965 to 2002, he was a highly respected member of the Music Faculty at Edinburgh University.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Leon Coates obituary". www.thetimes.com. 29 December 2023. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ "Leon Coates". Scottish Music Centre. 2 December 2020. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Coates, Leon, 1937–2023". Reid Concerts. 15 July 2025. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ MrCoranglais (21 August 2024). LEON COATES 3 Pieces for Oboe and Piano MARGARET RENNIE MONCRIEFF OBOE LEON COATES PIANO. Retrieved 28 August 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ MrCoranglais (5 September 2024). LEON COATES Viola Concerto ANDREW LEES. Retrieved 28 August 2025 – via YouTube.
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