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Maurizio Pollini, 1942 – 23rd. March 2024.Italian conductor and acclaimed pianist of exceptional technique.
Noted for his cerebral interpretations of the classic piano repertoire and his championship of contemporary works.
Patrick Ireland 1923 – February 14th. 2024. original member of the Allegri string quartet.UK.
Noted for his beautiful sound.
Peter Schickele. 1935 – January 16th,2024.aka PDQ Bach.
Farewell Sympathy.
HAPPY CHRISTMAS
….And a happy New Year………………
Felix Ayo,1933-Sept.24 2023. Founder of I Musici. His recording of Vivaldi’s ‘The four seasons’ was the gold standard before the advent of the Early music movement.
As leader of I Musici and of his piano quartet, Felix Ayo performed all over the World.
Gloria Coates 1933 – Aug. 19th 2023. American composer domiciled in Munich.
Prolific Artist, better known in Europe.
Podium odium. Sir John Eliot Gardiner punches Bass singer for leaving the podium the wrong way.
His bite is worse than his Bach.
Renata Scotto 1934-16th Aug. 2023. A singing actress and pre eminent Soprano of her generation.
An International star at 23 she sang leading roles in 45 operas from La Traviata to Ewartung.
Carl Davis CBE,1936-3rd.August 2023. American born, British composer and conductor.
Prolific composer for concert stage, film, TV., and scores for silent films.
Rodney Stewart 1932-12th.July 2023. Well known Double Bassist in London Uk.
