Sad death of an Irish composer, 65

Sad death of an Irish composer, 65

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norman lebrecht

September 11, 2016

Parkinson’s Disease has claimed the life of John Gibson, one of Ireland’s most prolific pianist-composers.

A Dubliner by birth, devoutly religious and a lifelong bachelor, he settled in Cork and applied himself to composing for national ensembles, often sourcing music of great beauty from Irish folklore.

His last years were clouded by malignant illness.

Comments

  • luciano tanto says:

    life go, music stay.

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