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Stephen Sondheim. 1930-November 26, ’21 Composer, lyricist, theatrical wonder.
The stage goes dark.
Brian G’Froerer 1945-November 21,2021. A fine French Horn player.
Thoroughly dependable member of the Vancouver music fraternity.
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.
Flagging at flagging.
The ups and downs.
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.
To the First Nations, his apology for the Truth and Reconciliation Day doesn’t ring Trudeau.
News of FirstNations scepticism at the Prime Minister’s visit Justin.
Paddy Maloney.1938-12th October, 2021. Chief of the Chieftains.
Brought Irish music to a wider world.
Carlisle Floyd,1926-30th September 2021. Opera from the American South.
Hung, Drawn and Cultured 