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History, analysis and commentary about western classical music

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1876

German-American conductor Bruno Walter was born

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1890

Swiss composer Frank Martin was born

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1945

American soprano Jessye Norman was born

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1875

French composer and pianist Louise Farrenc died

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1945

Austrian composer Anton Webern died

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1980

American jazz pianist Bill Evans died

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2003

English clarinettist Jack Brymer died

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2015

British conductor David Willcocks died

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2021

British bass-baritone Norman Bailey died

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