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Opera pioneer Ebert dies at 94

TRIBUTES have been paid to one of the founding fathers of Scottish Opera, who has died aged 94.

Peter Ebert, the company's first director, died at his home in Ringmer, East Sussex on Christmas Day.

Mr Ebert, who was director of productions for a decade between 1965 and 1975, also served as administrator from 1977 until 1980.

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