Death of a Canadian composer, 89

Death of a Canadian composer, 89

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norman lebrecht

September 09, 2016

Raymond Daveluy, organist of Saint-Joseph Oratory in Montreal from 1960 to 2002 and a considerable figure in Canadian musical life, has died aged 89.

A prolific composer, he was president of the Quebec Conservatoire.

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Comments

  • Daniel Poulin says:

    Dear Mr.Lebrecht:
    I reported the death of Daveluy on YOUR site last week; I was surprised you ignored it.

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