Death of a British composer, 82

Death of a British composer, 82

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norman lebrecht

April 01, 2021

The prolific composer, writer, actor and teacher Richard Stoker has died, aged 82.

Professor of composition at the Royal Academy of Music for 26 years, he composed a ballet for Margot Fonteyn and appeared on screen in Pirates of the Caribbean and other blockbusters.

 

Comments

  • Duncan says:

    RIP Richard. My tutor at the RAM in the early 1970s.

  • Jennifer Stinton says:

    So sad to hear this. Richard was a wonderful man and musician. Very warm hearted. RIP

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