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Rodney Stewart 1932-12th.July 2023. Well known Double Bassist in London Uk.
Known for his outsized character, he had fine diplomatic skills as chairman of the Philharmonia orchestra.
Jim Parker 1934- 28th July 2023.Oboist, composer, conductor. Set poems of Sir John Betjeman, Poet Laureate.
We hear his music often[ and the Theremin] watching the Midsomer Murders TV series.
Andre Watts. 1946- July 12th, 2023. Stellar classical pianist.
A Pianist with great technique and charisma.
Anthony Gilbert, 1934 -5th July, 2023. British composer and Head of composition and contemporary music, Royal Northern College of Music.
A prolific composer, especially for small chamber groups.
Colin Bradbury,1933-May 28th,2023. Principal clarinettist of the BBC Symphony orchestra for 33 years.
He investigated, recorded and also published wide clarinet repertoire.
Kaija Saariaho, 1952 – June 2nd. 2023. Ranked the greatest living composer in 2019.
Explored light and colour using electronic and acoustic instruments.
Ingrid Haebler,1929- 14 May 2023. Elegant pianist of the Viennese classics.
Crystalline Mozart. One of the first pianists to perform on period instruments.
Grace Bumbry, Mezzo/Soprano. 1937 – 7th May 2023. Trail blazing opera star who sang in every International Opera house.
Soprano with a lustrous voice and a charismatic stage presence.
Menahem Pressler, 16th Dec.1923 – 6 May 2023. Brilliant pianist who just couldn’t retire.
A great teacher and a wonderful chamber musician.
Harry Belafonte 1927- April 25th 2023. Honey voiced singer and outspoken activist.
Hung, Drawn and Cultured 