Jazzman -- via the Washington Post.
Interesting, overlooked, and significant obituaries from around the world, as they happen, emphasizing the positive achievements of those who have died. Member, Society of Professional Obituary Writers.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Kurt Sanderling
Conductor -- via the L.A. Times. Little-known due to his isolation behind the Iron Curtain, he was a marvelous interpreter of Shostakovich.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Who rates an "In Memoriam"?
Emmy broadcast omits Jeff Conaway, others -- via Entertainment Weekly. What does one have to do to rate a mention? Evidently, avoid rehab.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
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Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Christopher Small
Musicologist -- via the New York Times. Fascinatingly, he redefined music as a verb, not a noun; as a ritual, not a product (he lays its commodification at the feet of capitalism). A bold thinker!
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