Sad passing of a British composer
RIPThe delightful composer Joseph Horovitz died yesterday at the age of 95.
A child fugitive from Nazi Vienna, he wrote music that was original and useful, the most widely heard being his theme music for the TV series Rumpole of the Bailey.
He was much loved by musicians for works for diverse instruments and ensemble sizes, among them a jazz concerto based on Couperin and a pop cantata for children, Captain Noah and His Floating Zoo.
His 5th string quartet, harking back to his expulsion from Vienna, is a masterpiece.
Joe was a lovely man, positive, happily married and with many friends.
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