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Ernest Bloch
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Ernest Bloch (1880–1959) was a Swiss composer. Bloch's early works, including his opera Macbeth (1910) show the influence of both the … read moreErnest Bloch (1880–1959) was a Swiss composer. Bloch's early works, including his opera Macbeth (1910) show the influence of both the Germanic school of Richard Strauss and the impressionism of Claude Debussy. His mature works, incl… read moreErnest Bloch (1880–1959) was a Swiss composer. Bloch's early works, including his opera Macbeth (1910) show the influence of both the Germanic school of Richard Strauss and the impressionism of Claude Debussy. His mature works, including his best-known pieces, often draw on Jewish liturgical… read more -
Takashi Yoshimatsu
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Takashi Yoshimatsu (吉松隆, Yoshimatsu Takashi) (born 18 March 1953) is a Japanese composer of contemporary classical music. He is well known for composing the 2003 remake of Astro Boy. Takashi Yoshimatsu was born in Tokyo, Japan, and like Toru Takemitsu, the composer generally considered to be Japa… read more -
Dmitri Kourliandski
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Dmitri Kourliandski (Russian: Дмитрий Курляндский) was born in 1976 in Moscow. He graduated from the Moscow Conservatory and completed post… read moreDmitri Kourliandski (Russian: Дмитрий Курляндский) was born in 1976 in Moscow. He graduated from the Moscow Conservatory and completed post-graduate course led by Leonid Bobylev. Attended master classes given by many Russian and foreign … read moreDmitri Kourliandski (Russian: Дмитрий Курляндский) was born in 1976 in Moscow. He graduated from the Moscow Conservatory and completed post-graduate course led by Leonid Bobylev. Attended master classes given by many Russian and foreign composers. His compositions won awards in Russia, France and… read more -
Claus-Steffen Mahnkopf
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Claus-Steffen Mahnkopf (born 22 October 1962) is a German composer, editor, and author. Claus-Steffen Mahnkopf was born in Mannheim, West G… read moreClaus-Steffen Mahnkopf (born 22 October 1962) is a German composer, editor, and author. Claus-Steffen Mahnkopf was born in Mannheim, West Germany, and studied composition with Brian Ferneyhough, Klaus Huber und Emanuel Nunes and music th… read moreClaus-Steffen Mahnkopf (born 22 October 1962) is a German composer, editor, and author. Claus-Steffen Mahnkopf was born in Mannheim, West Germany, and studied composition with Brian Ferneyhough, Klaus Huber und Emanuel Nunes and music theory at the music academy in Freiburg, where he graduated in… read more -
Alexander Goehr
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Alexander Goehr (born 10 August 1932 in Berlin) is an English composer and academic. He was born in Berlin, the son of Walter Goehr. He stu… read moreAlexander Goehr (born 10 August 1932 in Berlin) is an English composer and academic. He was born in Berlin, the son of Walter Goehr. He studied at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester (1952–55) where he met Peter Maxwell Dav… read moreAlexander Goehr (born 10 August 1932 in Berlin) is an English composer and academic. He was born in Berlin, the son of Walter Goehr. He studied at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester (1952–55) where he met Peter Maxwell Davies, Harrison Birtwistle, John Ogdon and Elgar Howarth. Toge… read more -
Richard Barrett
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Richard Barrett was born in Swansea in 1959. He studied composition with Peter Wiegold. In 1984 he went to Darmstadt Summer Courses to at… read moreRichard Barrett was born in Swansea in 1959. He studied composition with Peter Wiegold. In 1984 he went to Darmstadt Summer Courses to attend the lectures of Brian Ferneyhough and Hans-Joachim Hespos. He has received numerous prizes f… read moreRichard Barrett was born in Swansea in 1959. He studied composition with Peter Wiegold. In 1984 he went to Darmstadt Summer Courses to attend the lectures of Brian Ferneyhough and Hans-Joachim Hespos. He has received numerous prizes for his compositional output including: Kranichsteiner Musikp… read more -
Egon Wellesz
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Egon Joseph Wellesz (October 21, 1885 – November 9, 1974) Austrian composer, teacher and musicologist, pupil of Arnold Schoenberg and stude… read moreEgon Joseph Wellesz (October 21, 1885 – November 9, 1974) Austrian composer, teacher and musicologist, pupil of Arnold Schoenberg and student of Byzantine music. Left Austria for England in the wake of the Anschluss — more specifically, … read moreEgon Joseph Wellesz (October 21, 1885 – November 9, 1974) Austrian composer, teacher and musicologist, pupil of Arnold Schoenberg and student of Byzantine music. Left Austria for England in the wake of the Anschluss — more specifically, as noted in a review of the recent recording of songs and or… read more -
Magnus Lindberg
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1) Magnus Lindberg (Eskilstuna, Sweden, 21 May 1952 - 26 February 2019) was a Swedish singer, songwriter and musician. His first album, cal… read more1) Magnus Lindberg (Eskilstuna, Sweden, 21 May 1952 - 26 February 2019) was a Swedish singer, songwriter and musician. His first album, called "Magnus Lindberg" is from 1976. Up to 2006 he has made 11 records (two of them colle… read more1) Magnus Lindberg (Eskilstuna, Sweden, 21 May 1952 - 26 February 2019) was a Swedish singer, songwriter and musician. His first album, called "Magnus Lindberg" is from 1976. Up to 2006 he has made 11 records (two of them collections). He was a member of the bands Grymlings and Landslag… read more -
Samuel Andreyev
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Andreyev grew up in the town of Kincardine, Ontario, moving with his family to Toronto in 1988. There he enrolled in The Royal Conservatory… read moreAndreyev grew up in the town of Kincardine, Ontario, moving with his family to Toronto in 1988. There he enrolled in The Royal Conservatory of Music, studying cello and oboe, as well as composition. Additionally, he experimented on his o… read moreAndreyev grew up in the town of Kincardine, Ontario, moving with his family to Toronto in 1988. There he enrolled in The Royal Conservatory of Music, studying cello and oboe, as well as composition. Additionally, he experimented on his own, fascinated by rare instruments and the possibilities off… read more -
Ton de Leeuw
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Ton de Leeuw (born Rotterdam, 16 November 1926, died Paris, 31 May 1996) was a Dutch composer. He was known for his experiments with microt… read moreTon de Leeuw (born Rotterdam, 16 November 1926, died Paris, 31 May 1996) was a Dutch composer. He was known for his experiments with microtonality. Taught by Olivier Messiaen and others, and influenced by Béla Bartók, he was a teacher at… read moreTon de Leeuw (born Rotterdam, 16 November 1926, died Paris, 31 May 1996) was a Dutch composer. He was known for his experiments with microtonality. Taught by Olivier Messiaen and others, and influenced by Béla Bartók, he was a teacher at the University of Amsterdam and later professor of composit… read more