Sir Andrew Davis, 1944- 20th.April 2024. That rare breed, a kind Conductor.
A witty and affable man, a classics scholar, a composer and a conductor with a huge repertoire.
Peter Eotvos 1944 – 22nd March 2024. Hungarian composer, conductor, teacher.
His compositions are the assimilation of many cultures though Bartok, Stravinsky and the atonalists predominate.
Maurizio Pollini, 1942 – 23rd. March 2024.Italian conductor and acclaimed pianist of exceptional technique.
Noted for his cerebral interpretations of the classic piano repertoire and his championship of contemporary works.
Patrick Ireland 1923 – February 14th. 2024. original member of the Allegri string quartet.UK.
Noted for his beautiful sound.
Tom Colclough 1961 – March 3rd 2024. Gifted Canadian musician.
Versatile saxophonist plus.
Byron Janis 1928-March 14th 2024. renowned American pianist.
Overcame Arthritis in mid career.
In Memoriam. Steve Denroche. 21st. Feb. 2024. A versatile musician.
A valuable and cherished member of Vancouver’s music fraternity.
Chronicles of Saint Valentine.
” You Guys—Go play in the next Diocese.”
Maestro Seiji Ozawa, 1935-February 6th. 2024.
Took care of the past. Cared for the present. Explored the future.
Peter Schickele. 1935 – January 16th,2024.aka PDQ Bach.
Hung, Drawn and Cultured 