Death of a retiring British composer, 75

Death of a retiring British composer, 75

RIP

norman lebrecht

July 29, 2022

The composer Marcus Blunt has died after a long illness.

Removing himself in midlife from the hurly-burly, he settled in rural Scotland in 1990, writing music for large ensembles and handpicked soloists. He was especially fond of working their initials into the music.

Here‘s a work list.

Comments

  • M Kaznowski says:

    RIP Marcus

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