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Nelson Freire.1944-Nov.1st.2021. Refined Brazilian pianist.
International pianist despite avoiding the limelight.
The Greek Prime Minister demands UK return the Elgin marbles.
A shady deal by Lord Elgin in 1816.
Susan Kessler, 1914-Oct. 5, 2021. A musician’s friend, she was a devoted supporter of classical music in Vancouver.
Escaped Hungary to England, emigrated to Canada, settled in Vancouver from 1955.
Bernard Haitink,1929-21 Oct.2021. Eloquent, refined Conductor.
Music first, always.
Paddy Maloney.1938-12th October, 2021. Chief of the Chieftains.
Brought Irish music to a wider world.
Pandora’s Big Box (UK Division)
The Government cares for you in the hour of need You failed the Government in your hour of greed.
Carlisle Floyd,1926-30th September 2021. Opera from the American South.
Composed at least 12 operas, usually writing his own librettos.
Norman Bailey, CBE,1933- 15th September 2021 British 0peratic Bass-Baritone.
Associated with Wagner operas, particularly in the role of Wotan in the Ring Cycle.
Classical Brat or Violinist with Guts ?
Nigel Kennedy, prevented from including a Jimi Hendrix tribute in a concert at the Royal Albert Hall, cancels appearance.
Teresa Zylis-Gara.1930-Aug.28. 2021. Polish Soprano.
