Reports: Death of a prominent German composer, 57

Reports: Death of a prominent German composer, 57

RIP

norman lebrecht

April 24, 2022

We have been informed of the death of Markus Zahnhausen, Munich-based recorder virtuoso, composer and journalist.

No cause of death has yet been disclosed.

An immensely successful proselyte for the recorder, Zahnhausen worked as a music journalist for Bayerischer Rundfunk and was a professor in Munich,Graz, Birmingham and Odense. He also played regularly in the orchestra of Bavarian State Opera.

Our condolences to the family..

Comments

  • Ricardo says:

    Oh no! That’s terrible. I met him once and he was a lovely guy. And very knowledgeable. Rest in peace.

    • Michaela Frau Sczepaniak says:

      It surely is. Markus was my classmate in school and even though we were in touch, I didn’t find out until last weekend. None of his classmates were informed over here. We are in real shock.

  • Alejandro Garri says:

    A horrible loss of a wonderful musician and human being, rest in peace gentle soul.

    • Michaela Frau Sczepaniak says:

      It surely is. Markus was my classmate in school and even though we were in touch, I didn’t find out until last weekend. None of his classmates were informed over here. We are in real shock

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