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Freddie 
Stephen Sondheim. 1930-November 26, ’21 Composer, lyricist, theatrical wonder.
The stage goes dark.
Carlisle Floyd,1926-30th September 2021. Opera from the American South.
Composed at least 12 operas, usually writing his own librettos.
Mikis Theodorakis 1925-2 Sept.2021.
Prominent Greek composer, prolific output of classical forms often using Greek folkstyle. known also as a political firebrand.
Hugh Wood 1932-14 Aug.2021. British Composer.
Meticulous composer and eminent teacher of composition.
R.Murray Schafer. 1933- August 14th. 2021. Composer-Acoustic Ecologist.
A loss to music, a loss to Canada.
Louis Andriessen,1939-1st July,2021. Outstanding composer.
The most influential Dutch composer of his generation.
Anthony Payne,1936-30 April 2021.Composer, Music Critic, Musicologist.
Acclaimed for his reconstruction of Elgar’s 3rd Symphony.
Jane Manning,OBE, 1938-31March 2021.
Legendary Soprano, indefatigable champion of new works.
Freddie Redd. 1928-March 17th 2021. Bopping Pianist.
Composed music for ‘The Connection’ and performed as musician and actor on stage and the film version.
Chick Corea, 1941 – Feb.9th.2020
Hung, Drawn and Cultured 