Tag Archive | Covent Garden
Peter Eotvos 1944 – 22nd March 2024. Hungarian composer, conductor, teacher.
His compositions are the assimilation of many cultures though Bartok, Stravinsky and the atonalists predominate.
Kaija Saariaho, 1952 – June 2nd. 2023. Ranked the greatest living composer in 2019.
Explored light and colour using electronic and acoustic instruments.
Benedict Cruft. 1949- 21st.August 2022. Violinist who performed Bach’s 6 sonatas and partitas around the world.
Grandson of Eugene, Benedict was part of the Cruft dynasty of London musicians.
Bernard Haitink,1929-21 Oct.2021. Eloquent, refined Conductor.
Music first, always.
Teresa Zylis-Gara.1930-Aug.28. 2021. Polish Soprano.
A versatile voice,intense delivery and convincing acting ability combined to create an illustrious career.
Pauline Tinsley, 1928-May10,2021.British Soprano of peerless performances.
A compelling dramatic presence and a clear voice.
Agatha Christie commemorative statue to be erected in Covent Garden, London
I owe it all to “the leetle grey-cells”!
Hung, Drawn and Cultured 