Heribert Raich: An Austrian legend died!
On May 23, 2023, Heribert Raich died after a long illness at the age of 84.
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2023: Birthdays, commemorations, anniversaries
The year 2023 offers a variety of commemorative days. We show you how to quickly find round birth or death anniversaries with musicainfo.net.
Oscar winner Burt Bacharach died
Burt Bacharach was an American composer, pianist and singer known for his work in pop music and film.
At the age of 96: Composer and conductor Friedrich Cerha died.
In 1958 Friedrich Cerha, together with his wife Gertraud Cerha and fellow composer Kurt Schwertsik, founded the chamber ensemble “Die Reihe”, which set itself the task of making modern composers…
Dr phil Jack A. Bullock deceased in April 2022
Dr phil Jack A. Bullock, his correct title and name, studied at Ithaca College and the University of Miami, where he received his doctorate in 1974. After teaching in various…
Prof Hans Koller died unexpectedly!
As reported by the “Kleine Zeitung”, Hans Koller – musician, composer, guesthouse owner and farmer – passed away last Friday, 24 December 2021, completely unexpectedly at the age of only…
Send in the Clowns – a song has faded away
When one thinks of Stephen Sondheim, one hardly associates him with Bernstein’s “West Side Story”. Sondheim was brilliant as a composer as well as a lyricist, and so he provided…
Ana hot always the Bummerl – a song has faded away
Derjenige, der beim Kartenspiel verliert, hat das “Bummerl”. Wer im Leben verliert, hat das auch, sagt man in Österreich. Jetzt hat das “Bummerl” auch seinen Macher erreicht: am 22. November…
Spanish composer Juan Vicente Mas Quiles dies at the age of 100.
The well-known Spanish composer and arranger Juan Vicente Mas Quiles has always been closely associated with the renowned wind orchestra Banda Primitiva (El Clarin) from his birthplace Lliria near Valencia….
Mikis Theodorakis died
The Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis has died at the age of 96. For many Greeks, he is considered “The Voice of the People”, as he was also politically engaged and…
