Josephine Veasey (born 10 July 1930 - 22 February 2022) was a British mezzo-soprano, particularly associated with Wagner and Berlioz roles. WIKIPEDIA
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The American composer, GEORGE CRUMB known for works such as Black Angels, Vox Balanae and his Sonata for Solo Cello, has passed away aged 92
George Henry Crumb or George Henry Crumb Jr. (October 24, 1929 – February 6, 2022) was an American composer of modern classical and avant-garde music. He was known as an explorer of unusual timbres, alternative forms of notation, and extended instrumental and vocal techniques, which obtain vivid sonorities. Examples include seagull effect for the cello (e.g. Vox Balaenae), metallic vibrato for the piano (e.g. Five Pieces for Piano), and using a mallet to play the strings of a double bass (e.g. Madrigals, Book I), among numerous others.
Crumb's most renowned works include Ancient Voices of Children (1970), Black Angels (1971), and Makrokosmos III (1974)
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