Classical Obituaries
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Libor Pešek (1933-2022)
24th Oct 2022
The Czech conductor, who was an impassioned advocate for music by his lesser-known compatriots and held positions with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and the Czech Philharmonic, has died aged 89.
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Lars Vogt (1970-2022)
6th Sep 2022
The German pianist and conductor, a superb chamber musician who was especially noted for his interpretations of Austro-German Romantic repertoire, has died of cancer aged 51.
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Anne Howells (1941-2022)
25th May 2022
The British mezzo Anne Howells, a fine Octavian who also created roles in operas by Nicholas Maw and Mark-Anthony Turnage, has died aged 81.
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Vangelis (1943-2022)
23rd May 2022
The eclectic musician and composer Vangelis, known particularly for his popular soundtracks from the 1980s and 1990s, has died.
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Simon Preston (1938-2022)
16th May 2022
The British organist, choirmaster and conductor has died at the age of 83.
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Teresa Berganza (1933-2022)
15th May 2022
The Spanish mezzo, who excelled as Rossini's three great comic heroines and redefined the role of Carmen, has died aged 89.
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Harrison Birtwistle (1934-2022)
19th Apr 2022
The radical English composer, famous particularly for his operas on mythological themes, has died aged 87.
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Radu Lupu (1945-2022)
19th Apr 2022
The Romanian pianist Radu Lupu, widely regarded as one of the most eloquent musicians of the late twentieth century, has died aged 76.
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Nicholas Angelich (1970-2022)
19th Apr 2022
The American pianist, who was particularly noted for his powerful interpretations of Brahms's solo piano works and chamber music, has died aged 51.
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Jaakko Kuusisto (1974-2022)
24th Feb 2022
The Finnish violinist, conductor, composer and politician has died at the age of 48.
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Josephine Veasey (1930-2022)
24th Feb 2022
The British dramatic mezzo, who excelled in Wagner and Berlioz, has died aged 91.
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George Crumb (1929-2022)
8th Feb 2022
The American composer, whose major works include Black Angels, Vox Balaenae and Ancient Voices of Children, has died aged 92.
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Maria Ewing (1950-2022)
12th Jan 2022
The American opera-singer, a riveting actress whose repertoire encompassed soprano and mezzo roles, has died aged 71.
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Francis Jackson (1917-2022)
11th Jan 2022
The British organist, choirmaster and composer, who wrote many pieces of well-loved church music as well as a biography of Edward Bairstow, has died aged 104.
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2021 Goodbyes
5th Jan 2022
A short video tribute remembering some of the musicians who died during 2021.
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John Mitchinson (1932-2021)
20th Dec 2021
The versatile English tenor, who excelled as Gerontius and Tristan as well as in Czech repertoire, has died aged 89.
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Pamela Helen Stephen (1965-2021)
5th Dec 2021
The British mezzo Pamela Helen Stephen, who recorded extensively for Chandos, has died aged 57.
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Stephen Sondheim (1930-2021)
29th Nov 2021
The American lyricist and composer, widely credited with inspiring a renaissance in musical theatre and responsible for shows such as Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street and Into the Woods, has died aged 91.
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Joan Carlyle (1931-2021)
9th Nov 2021
The British soprano, who sang the role of Jenifer on the Philips recording of Tippett's The Midsummer Marriage and was a much-loved house singer at Covent Garden for two decades, has died aged 90.
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Nelson Freire (1944-2021)
1st Nov 2021
The great Brazilian pianist, who was especially acclaimed for his interpretations of Chopin and Brahms as well as for his duo performances with his close friend Martha Argerich, has died aged 77.
