R. Peter Munves

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R. Peter Munves (May 15, 1927 - August 19, 2024) was an American record executive. He was an executive in the classical music divisions at Columbia Records, RCA Records, and later was the head of Quintessence Records. [1] [2]

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References

  1. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/14/arts/music/r-peter-munves-dead.html
  2. "Peter Munves obituary: Master salesman of classical records". www.thetimes.com. September 8, 2024.