Caroline Lloyd

Caroline Lloyd
Caroline Lloyd, c. 1967
Born
Caroline Grace Parkhurst

(1924-04-12)12 April 1924
Died1980(1980-00-00) (aged 55–56)
Occupations
  • Composer
  • pianist
  • music director
WorksList of compositions

Caroline Grace Parkhurst Lloyd (April 12, 1924 – 1980) was an American composer, pianist and music director. Her best-known composition was the Spanish-language opera Doña Bárbara performed in the Teatro Municipal of Caracas, July 1967. The opera's libretto was provided by Isaac Chocrón and orchestrated by Hershy Kay. Other compositions include works for voice, solo piano and chamber ensemble; of note is the Seis canciones de los paises bolivarianos (lit.'Six songs of the Bolivar countries').