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Christoph von Dohnanyi, 1929-Sept.6th. Distinguished conductor with a long association with the Cleveland orchestra. ‘ That upbeat look.’
Related on his father’s side to composer Erno Dohnanyi with whom he studied and on his mother’s side to Dietrich Bonhoeffer,Lutheran pastor, who was executed for being implicated in the plot to kill Hitler.
Tom Lehrer. 1928-26th.July, 2025. Precocious mathematician and musical satirist.
His dark humour ruffled quite a few feathers across the English speaking world.
Dame Cleo Laine, 1927-24th.July 2025. Singer, Actress and a tumultuous career.
From Scat to Schoenberg she bestrode the musical divide.
Sir Roger Norrington. 1934-18th.July 2025. Conductor who reimagined performance.
Historically informed performances.
Gary Karr. 1941- 16th. July 2025.
Virtuoso Double Bassist of International fame.
Alfred Brendal 1931-17th. June 2025.
Great Czech- Austrian pianist, domiciledin London.
Alfred Brendel, 1931-17th.June,2025. Authoritative pianist who performed mostly the classical repertoire.
Poet, essayist, lecturer and humorist.
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.
Trump threatens 100% tariffs on all foreign film productions.
Yey, home movies are back.
Joel Krosnick. 1941 -15th. April 2025. Excellent and fearless cellist.
Hung, Drawn and Cultured 