alt obits guy 3,371 Posted July 1, 2020 Ida Haendel, a Polish-born English violinist who began as a child prodigy, has died. She was 91. https://theviolinchannel.com/violinist-ida-haendel-passed-away-died-91-obituary/ 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,967 Posted July 1, 2020 27 minutes ago, alt obits guy said: Ida Haendel, a Polish-born English violinist who began as a child prodigy, has died. She was 91. https://theviolinchannel.com/violinist-ida-haendel-passed-away-died-91-obituary/ Ah sad, every newspaper of note will give her an obit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted July 10, 2020 On 23/05/2020 at 16:29, YoungWillz said: John Poole, former conductor for the BBC Symphony and musical director for the BBC Singers, dead at 85: https://www.classicalmusicdaily.com/articles/p/j/john-poole.htm John Poole Guardian Obit: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/jul/10/john-poole-obituary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,967 Posted July 28, 2020 On 21/06/2020 at 17:11, gcreptile said: Jon Hassell set to release a new album... but then I wonder how much of this is just a (admittedly modest) cash grab: https://pitchfork.com/news/jon-hassell-announces-new-album-shares-new-song-fearless-listen/ The picture in that article looks as if he had a stroke, with the hanging side of the mouth. And he does look almost dead now. So they say Jon Hassell's medical emergency was breaking his leg: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/jul/28/jon-hassell-musics-great-globetrotter-be-more-aware-of-the-rest-of-the-world Curious though why his GoFundMe says that "regaining his weight" is a top priority. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted August 3, 2020 Leon Fleisher, a celebrated pianist who was just 16 when he debuted at Carnegie Hall with the New York Philharmonic, recording his first album at 25 as he delved into Franz Schubert compositions, has died. He was 92. https://www.npr.org/sections/deceptivecadence/2020/08/02/702978476/leon-fleisher-the-pianist-who-reinvented-himself-dies-at-92 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomTomTelekom 3,727 Posted August 10, 2020 Violinist Erich Gruenberg, once the leader of many orchestras, including the Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, died at 95 years: https://www.thestrad.com/news/the-violinist-erich-gruenberg-has-died/11076.article He also recorded orchestral parts with The Beatles, who had him wear a fake gorilla paw over his bow hand. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted August 10, 2020 20 minutes ago, TomTomTelekom said: Violinist Erich Gruenberg, once the leader of many orchestras, including the Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, died at 95 years: https://www.thestrad.com/news/the-violinist-erich-gruenberg-has-died/11076.article He also recorded orchestral parts with The Beatles, who had him wear a fake gorilla paw over his bow hand. Ah would that be A Day In The Life? Edit: Ah I see it's in the story. I flick through my Beatles stuff on the loo from time to time. Not named but now I know.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted August 22, 2020 Randall “Randy” Craig Fleischer, Music Director of the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra, has died. He was 61. https://www.ktuu.com/2020/08/22/music-director-of-anchorage-symphony-orchestra-dies-at-home/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted September 5, 2020 Cathleen O'Carroll Dalschaert, a violinist with the Philadelphia Orchestra for 24 years, has died. She was 90. Dalschaert was first violinist during her entire tenure with the orchestra. Born in New Zealand, she began appearing in concerts & recitals in Australia at age 13. https://www.inquirer.com/obituaries/cathleen-dalschaert-violinist-philadelphia-orchestra-died-dies-obituary-obituaries-20200904.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,689 Posted September 6, 2020 The first chord change in John Cage's 'As Slow As Possible' in 7 years has taken place in Germany, but frustratingly it doesn't mention from what to what. I'm really hoping it was from G#+7th to D♭-9th; that'd 'really liven those stiffs up a bit'. Hopefully it'll be included on 'Now That's What I Call Minimalism Vol 58' in 640 years' time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted September 6, 2020 6 hours ago, harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy said: The first chord change in John Cage's 'As Slow As Possible' in 7 years has taken place in Germany, but frustratingly it doesn't mention from what to what. I'm really hoping it was from G#+7th to D♭-9th; that'd 'really liven those stiffs up a bit'. Hopefully it'll be included on 'Now That's What I Call Minimalism Vol 58' in 640 years' time. Where is our DL Things that are Overrated thread? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,689 Posted October 1, 2020 On 06/05/2009 at 23:13, harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy said: The 'big four' minimalist composers are all edging towards their mid-70s. I wonder who'll be the first to reach the end of the drone? LaMonte Young Terry Riley Steve Reich (in the afternoon) Philip Glass ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Eleven years after starting this thread, all four of the 'classical CSNY' still have a pulse. Not very successful picking by me, but thankfully it was adapted for wider use. They're all 83-85 now, but no health scares/reports even, as far as I can see. I'm going for this order: Young, Reich, Riley Glass, Ringo. I'll be back in 11 years to check. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomTomTelekom 3,727 Posted November 2, 2020 Hungarian pianist Bela Siki, known for his distinguished teaching career and for his passionate and wise interpretations of famous composers, died at 97 years: https://slippedisc.com/2020/10/death-of-distinguished-hungarian-pianist-97/ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,717 Posted November 12, 2020 On 20/04/2020 at 02:54, msc said: Its clearly the month for nonagenarians on my long list to be releasing statements on coronavirus. Mikis Theodorakis's views on Artists, lockdowns and governments being twats. He was also able to give a short statement on Glezos's death. Theodorakis is and Glezos was a repicient of the Lenin Peace Prize. There are only four people alive who were awarded the prize after Glezos's death (yes, it ended with the Soviet Union in 1991): Mikis Theodorakis (b. 1925) Greek composer and lyricist, Sam Nujoma (b. 1929) Namibian president and revolutionary Martti Ahtisaari (b. 1937) Finnish president and nobel peace prize winner. Survived COVID this year. Angela Davis (b. 1944) American political activist Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomTomTelekom 3,727 Posted November 28, 2020 Camilla Wicks, one of the first women to have an international career as a violinist, died at 92 years: https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/camilla-wicks-died/2020/11/27/8957decc-30ce-11eb-bae0-50bb17126614_story.html 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted December 3, 2020 Andre Gagnon, a Quebec-born classical composer who branched out to disco in the 1970s, hitting #95 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles charts with the song 'Wow', has died. He was 84. Gagnon died of Lewy Body dementia. https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/music/2020/12/03/quebec-pianist-and-composer-andre-gagnon-dies-from-degenerative-disease-at-84.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted December 4, 2020 3 hours ago, alt obits guy said: Andre Gagnon, a Quebec-born classical composer who branched out to disco in the 1970s, hitting #95 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles charts with the song 'Wow', has died. He was 84. Gagnon died of Lewy Body dementia. Louie Louie Louie Louie-e-e Louie Louie Louie Lou-I-I Louie Louie Louie Louie-e-e Louie Louie you're gonna cry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I.R.Baboon 221 Posted December 4, 2020 Louis Andriessen has Alzheimer's and vascular dementia: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nu.nl/muziek/6094441/componist-louis-andriessen-81-lijdt-aan-dementie.amp (in Dutch) . He finished his last piece last year, but entered a care facility in march this year. In interviews from 2 years ago he sounded extremely lucid and erudite, so I guess his decline is pretty fast paced. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted December 8, 2020 Proper avant garde and minimalist, American composer Harold Budd being reported dead: Looks like he was in London earlier this year. Doesn't appear to have a mention on the Forum up to now. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,967 Posted December 8, 2020 38 minutes ago, YoungWillz said: Proper avant garde and minimalist, American composer Harold Budd being reported dead: Looks like he was in London earlier this year. Doesn't appear to have a mention on the Forum up to now. That's sad. I especially like "The Pearl", an album he made with Brian Eno. The album is a real gem ... or pearl. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted December 8, 2020 Harold Budd - Guardian run with it: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/dec/08/harold-budd-death-age-84-brian-eno-cocteau-twins Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted December 9, 2020 Harold Budd posted in Minimalists. Canna wait to see Elizabeth Fraser and Robin Guthrie’s obits here one day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,586 Posted December 11, 2020 Times death notice (PAYWALL) for Kenneth V. Jones (wiki), film score composer and conductor, aged 96. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,967 Posted December 24, 2020 Israeli violinist Ivry Gitlis dead at 98: https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel/1608817435-israel-s-violin-genius-ivry-gitlis-dies-at-98 A-list name in these circles. Heavily under consideration for my old classical music theme team, but he was very active all the time. But it seems he declined pretty fast. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,406 Posted January 15, 2021 Osian Ellis, Welsh harpist, has died age 92. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
