John Laurence Seymour

John Laurence Seymour (January 18, 1893, in Los Angeles – February 1, 1986, in San Francisco) was an American composer and playwright. As a composer Seymour is best known for his operas, which have "complex orchestral textures and italianate lyricism". in Los Angeles, California. His parents were John L. Symour and Rose Anna La Pointe. He grew up in Sacramento, California. He attended Polytechnic High.

Selected works Stage The Bachelor Belles, Operetta in 3 acts, Op. 13 (1935); libretto by Rose A. Seymour In the Pasha's Garden, Opera in 1 act, Op. 17 (1934); libretto by Henry Chester Tracy based on the book by Harrison Griswold Dwight; recipient of the Bispham Memorial Medal Award The Two Gentlemen of Verona, Comic Operetta in 2 acts, Op. 35 (1937); libretto by Henry Chester Tracy after the play by William Shakespeare Golden Days, Comic Operetta in 2 acts, Op. 40 (1936); libretto by Ralph Birchard Hollywood Madness, Comic Opera in 3 acts, Op. 41 (1936); libretto by Ralph Birchard Ming Toy, Musical Comedy in prologue and 2 acts (1949); book by Leslie H. Carter; lyrics and music by John Laurence Seymour Ramona, Opera in 5 acts and epilogue; libretto by Henry Chester Tracy; based on the romance by Helen Hunt Jackson

Chamber music Elegiac Tone Poem No. 2 in F minor for viola and piano (1946) From the Far-off Hills for cello and piano, Op. 47 No. 1 (1947) A Song on the Road for cello and piano, Op. 47 No. 2 (1947)

Vocal Shilric's Song for low voice and piano, Op. 23 No. 1 (1936); words from Ossian by James Macpherson A Dirge for Ryno for low voice and piano, Op. 23 No. 3 (1936); words from Ossian by James Macpherson Behold, I Stand at the Door for low voice and piano (1945); words by Alma Strettell