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Rodion Shchedrin,1932-Aug.29th, 2025. Distinguished Soviet/Russian composer.

Recipient of international commissions and of numerous awards and honours.

Per Norgard, 1932-28th May 2025. Well known Danish composer and theorist

Prolific composer for all genres and has taught many musicians now having prominent careers.

A Surprise symphony JD Vance enters the auditorium to audience boos.

ooo ” Can’t believe these people listen to this classical music for pleasure…..”,

Sofia Gubaidulina

Her fearless exploration of the spiritual aspects of music has given us the most remarkable examples of contemporary music.

Alexander Goehr, composer, 1932 -26 August,’24. In search of a new tonality.

Alexander, son of the conductor Walter Goehr, a former Schoenberg student, rejected atonality and created a modern tonality during his career, suitable for his generation.

Wolfgang Rihm 1952 -22nd July 2024. influential German composer of over 500 works.

Known for his operas and for writing in a variety of styles.