• Written by Helmut Schwaiger
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“Hardly any other British composer has contributed more to overcoming the boundaries between “U” and “E” music than Malcolm Arnold. Most…

• Written by Helmut Schwaiger
• Categorised Composer, Composer, Deaths & Honors, Recommendations

The Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis has died at the age of 96. For many Greeks, he is considered “The Voice of…

• Written by Helmut Schwaiger
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Joseph Kreines is a respected composer, conductor and educator who has had an illustrious musical career in Florida and elsewhere. Born…

• Written by Helmut Schwaiger
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On 21 August 1968, the so-called Prague Spring was put down with the occupation of Czechoslovakia by the troops of the…

• Written by Helmut Schwaiger
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100 years ago, on 16 December 1921, the French composer Chales-Camille Saint-Saens died in Algiers. At the time, he was considered…

• Written by Helmut Schwaiger
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Corona has put an end to concert activity. A year without rehearsals, without performances. But experts already see a “light at…

• Written by Helmut Schwaiger
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On 25 January, Alfred Reed would have celebrated his 100th birthday. Reason enough to commemorate the composer, arranger, conductor and publisher….

• Written by Helmut Schwaiger
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Michael Boo was a composer, creative writer and church choir director (vocals and hand bells) from Chesterton, Indiana. He received his…

• Written by Helmut Schwaiger
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The WDR honoured the composer on his memorial day with these words: Composer, conductor, pacifist, entertainer, pianist, pedagogue, author – Leonard…

• Written by Helmut Schwaiger
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I know you wouldn’t have invited me to your 80s party if you were still alive. You don’t even know me….