Belafonte’s work goes beyond his artistic achievements. He used his platform to advocate for change, challenge social norms, and promote equality. His influence on music and activism continues to inspire generations of artists and activists alike.
The call “Day-O” has faded away. Weiterlesen »
The year 2023 offers a variety of commemorative days. We show you how to quickly find round birth or death anniversaries with musicainfo.net.
2023: Birthdays, commemorations, anniversaries Weiterlesen »
Burt Bacharach was an American composer, pianist and singer known for his work in pop music and film.
Oscar winner Burt Bacharach died Weiterlesen »
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 such as Alban Berg, Anton Webern and Arnold Schönberg known. “Born in 1926, he made us aware of how much
At the age of 96: Composer and conductor Friedrich Cerha died. Weiterlesen »
Dutch conductor Henrie Adams died.
Dutch conductor Henrie Adams died. Weiterlesen »
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 public schools for more than a decade, he was appointed professor of music at Ithaca College. At the same time,
Dr phil Jack A. Bullock deceased in April 2022 Weiterlesen »
There is no doubt that Michael Gorbachev was a politician at a turning point. The upheavals in Russian society were gigantic and perhaps he did not have a happy hand in all the changes. But one has to recognise that he took the most difficult path, regardless of his own
Glasnost and Perestroika – Michael Gorbachev and the Music Weiterlesen »
The British-Australian actress and singer Olivia Newton-John, who became famous worldwide for her leading role in the musical adaptation “Grease”, has died. This was announced by her husband on Monday in a statement circulated on online networks. Newton-John was 73 years old, she had been battling breast cancer for around
Mourning for “Grease” star Olivia Newton-John Weiterlesen »
In an obituary on BR-Classic, his compositional style was described as humorous and versatile. Ich lernte Joseph Horwoitz anlässlich der WASBE-Conference 1997 in Schladming kennen, als er unsere Ausstellung dort besuchte. Bei einem intensiven Gespräch rund um die Musik leuchteten seine Augen immer wieder schalkhaft auf, wenn über die Grenzen
Composer Joseph Horovitz died. Weiterlesen »
His role in the “Rocky Horror Picture Show” as the wild and extremely unhappy ex-delivery boy Eddy was legendary and made him world-famous. The film itself, which also stars Susan Sarandon and Tim Curry, has since become a classic. Meat Loaf sold more than 100 million records worldwide in the
Meat Loaf, American actor and singer, died Weiterlesen »
